Article

Botulinum toxin A, a neurotoxin
causing temporary muscle paralysis at the neuromuscular junction, has been used
to treat multiple acquired conditions of the hand and upper extremity. Initially
approved for use in treating blepharospasm and strabismus in the 1980s,
indications have expanded to include spasticity associated with cerebrovascular
accidents, vasospastic disorders, focal dystonias, and pain conditions. This
article reviews the current literature discussing the efficacy of botulinum toxin
A in management of disorders of the hand and upper extremity relevant to hand
therapists. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: NA.
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