Botulinum Neurotoxin Injections in Childhood Opisthotonus

Opisthotonus refers to abnormal axial extension and arching of the trunk produced by excessive contractions of the paraspinal muscles. In childhood, the abnormal posture is most often related to dystonia in the setting of hypoxic injury or a number of other acquired and genetic etiologies. The condi...

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Main Authors: Mariam Hull, Mered Parnes, Joseph Jankovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/2/137