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Botulinum toxin injection not effective in improving outcomes after femoral distraction osteogenesis
September 2017
Botulinum toxin injection not effective in improving outcomes after femoral distraction osteogenesis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Is Botulinum Toxin Type A a Valuable Adjunct During Femoral Lengthening? A Randomized Trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016 Dec;474(12):2705-2711Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
44 patients with familial short stature scheduled for bilateral femoral distraction osteogenesis with intramedullary lengthening nails were randomized to one leg administered botulinum toxin type A within the muscles of the thigh, and one leg administered placebo in a similar manner. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of botulinum toxin type A injection during femoral distraction o...
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