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Optimisation of botulinum toxin type a treatment for the management of Raynaud's phenomenon using a dorsal approach: a prospective case series.

Kiran DhaliwalMichelle F GriffinSebastian SalinasKevin HowellChristopher P DentonPeter E M Butler
Published in: Clinical rheumatology (2019)
Btx-A injected via a dorsal approach improves symptoms and reduces the number of RP. We have shown an effective non-surgical approach technique to treat RP.Key Points• Raynaud's phenomenon is a common vasospastic disorder of the digital vessels, which can cause severe pain, restrictions to hand function and ulceration.• Dorsal botulinum toxin type A injections can improve the symptoms of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon and hand function for approximately 3 months.
Keyphrases
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