BLA 041: Botulinum Toxin Injections for Musculoskeletal Use

Most people are probably familiar with botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes, but did you know that it can also be used for sports medicine injuries as well? Join me for this podcast as I discuss how this injection is thought to work, and what conditions these injections are actually used for.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:22 - Botulinum toxin overview

01:59 - How it works

05:02 - What does off label mean?

06:54 - Side effects

09:35 - General strength of evidence

10:25 - Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

14:23 - Plantar Fasciopathy

16:05 - Osteoarthritis

17:06 - Lateral Epicondylopathy

18:32 - Myofascial Pain Syndrome

19:15 - Piriformis Syndrome

19:37 - Less well studied use cases

19:49 - Summary

21:22 - Outro

*Disclaimer*

This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics  discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition.  The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.