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Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Injections for Neck and Shoulder Myofascial Pain
August 2025
Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Injections for Neck and Shoulder Myofascial Pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of botulinum toxin in myofascial pain in neck and shoulder-systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Rehabil Res . 2025 Jun 1;48(2):83-89.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seven randomized controlled trials including 261 patients with myofascial pain of the neck and shoulder were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections with saline injections. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain reduction (VAS/NRS). The pooled weighted mean difference favored BTX-A, but the difference did not meet the threshold for cli...
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