Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy

Useful for teaching or as a clinical manual, this highly illustrated reference gives guidance on how to administer injections of botulinum toxin for various medical conditions, such as different types of dystonias, spasticity and palsy conditions, urological disorders, headache disorders, and tic disorders. There is also one chapter on cosmetic applications. The book's 24 chapters are written by experts from the US and Europe; some of the authors are the originators of the applications they describe. Each chapter includes background on the condition, information on dosages for different muscle groups, and guidance on palpation and anatomical landmarks for injection sites, along with detailed treatment guidelines for different body regions and notes on treatment planning and adverse effects. There is also a summary of the history of botulinum toxin's clinical development, a review of the pharmacology and immunological properties of botulinum toxin drugs, and a perspective on the next generation of drugs. The book is illustrated with b&w photos, plus high-quality b&w anatomical illustrations by Mayank Pathak. The author and illustrator are affiliated with The Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Institute at the Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. The book's readership includes neurologists, dermatologists, and pain management specialists. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)