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This chapter discusses the recent developments in using botulinum toxin in treating various chronic pain conditions. As it is a relative newcomer in the array of therapeutics available to clinicians, the chapter briefly reviews its history, pharmacology, and initially the very limited clinical uses for botulinum toxin. It then summarizes some of the new studies and anecdotal evidence toward finding different applications for its use, including migraine, arthritis, and trigeminal neuralgia. Furthermore, the latest studies regarding botulinum toxin are explored and summarized. Because of its potential as a therapeutic agent and because of a lack of data regarding its clinical applications, further evidence will be needed to fully explore botulinum toxin’s role in the treatment of chronic pain. |
