Sonographic guide for botulinum toxin injections of the upper limb: EUROMUSCULUS/USPRM spasticity approach.

KARA M., KAYMAK B., Ulasli A. M., Tok F., Ozturk G. T., Chang K., ...More

European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine, vol.54, no.3, pp.469-485, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.23736/s1973-9087.17.04664-0
  • Journal Name: European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.469-485
  • Keywords: Upper extremity, Muscle spasticity, Innervation, Ultrasonography, Botulinum toxins, NERVE DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS, NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKADE, ANATOMIC LOCALIZATION, SUBSCAPULARIS MUSCLE, MOTOR POINTS, COMPARTMENT, FOREARM
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The pertinent literature lacks overt technical data for optimal upper limb muscle botulinum toxin injections using ultrasound (US) imaging. Therefore, this guide is prepared for the commonly injected muscles of the upper limb and the shoulder girdle mainly in spasticity. It includes clinical information, anatomical description and explanation regarding the US imaging of several muscles. The figures have been organized to orient the readers on the innervation, injection sites, probe positioning and the US images simultaneously.