American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2005
Cadaveric study of methods for subscapularis muscle needle insertion.
To evaluate the accuracy for three methods for needle insertion into the subscapularis muscle for electromyography, botulinum toxin injection, and phenol nerve block. ⋯ A posterior axillary approach is best for needle insertion of the subscapularis muscle for electromyography or botulinum toxin injection. Subscapular nerve injection is difficult from all of the three approaches tested.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Sep 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTreatment of pain attributed to plantar fasciitis with botulinum toxin a: a short-term, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.
To investigate the effect of botulinum toxin A on associated pain and functional impairment of refractory plantar fasciitis. ⋯ Botulinum toxin A injection for plantar fasciitis yields significant improvements in pain relief and overall foot function at both 3 and 8 wks after treatment.