Management of dystonia of the lateral pterygoid muscle with botulinum toxin A

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2009

Authors

Mendes, RA (Author) Other; Upton, LG (Author) Other

Journal

Title: BRITISH JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Vol. 47

Pages: 481-483

ISSN: 0266-4356

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Authenticus ID: P-003-FYK

DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2008.08.010

Abstract (EN): Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is a rare neurological condition infrequently seen by Oral and maxillofacial surgeons which may result in inappropriate deviation of the mandible, subluxation and intraoral soft tissue trauma. A case is presented Of a patient Suffering from spasmodic torticollis and lateral pterygoid dystonia and currently Under treatment with botulinum A toxin (Botox) injections. Botox has emerged as the most effective form of symptomatic treatment for abnormabilities ill muscle movement. namely dystonia with oromandibular symptoms.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3