Pharmacotherapy and Botulinum Toxin Injection: Practical Advice

This chapter presents a pragmatic approach to initial selection of pharmacotherapy for movement disorders, and illustrates the application of botulinum in hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and spasmodic torticollis. An understanding of anatomy and muscle dynamics proves imperative for adeptly executing botulinum toxin injections. The content navigates through the nuanced taxonomy of muscle movements and treatment approaches, weaving patient phenomenology, and embedding practical insights drawn from extensive experience.