Botulinum Toxin: New and Emerging Uses

Friday, October 29, 2010
7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
CME Credits: 7.0 hours

Program Director: Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, MD, FAAN, Scottsdale, AZ

Program and Faculty

• Pharmacology of Botulinum Toxin: Methods of Administration and General Principles for Use and FDA Guidelines
• The Use of Botulinum Toxin for Cranial, Cervical Dystonia, and Limb Dystonia
• The Use of Botulinum Toxin in Treatment Of Spasticity in Pediatrics
• The Use of Botulinum Toxin In Adult Spasticity: Upper and Lower Limb
• The Use of Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Pain and Headache
• The Use of Botulinum Toxin in Emerging Areas Such as Bladder, Hyperhidrosis, Sialorrhea, and Others
• Working Lunch: Coding Tips and Pitfalls
• Introduction to Demonstration Sessions: Anatomy and Dilution
• Demonstration Sessions (Participants will rotate through these sessions)

Faculty to be determined.

Program Description

Dystonia and spasticity are chronological disorders characterized by sustained muscle contractions that frequently cause twisting or repetitive movements and abnormal—sometimes painful—postures or positions. Botulinum toxin is playing an increasingly important role in the management of these disorders. For this workshop, faculty will introduce attendees to the basic pharmacology of botulinum toxin and its treatment techniques for dystonia and spasticity in both adults and children. Participants will rotate in small groups to demonstration sessions featuring Electronic Virtual Injection Stimulator (ELVIS) mannequins and videos with case discussions. Ample time will be allotted for questions and participant discussion.

Dr. Brashear talks about Botulinum Toxin course at the Fall Conference.

Learning Objectives

As an attendee, you should discover how botulinum toxin is playing an increasingly important role in the management of dystonia and spasticity. Learn about the injection technique for treatment of cranial, cervical, limb, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and spasticity in both adults and children. Understand the typical dosages for each disorder with each type of botulinum toxin and gain the knowledge you'll need to describe to your patients the onset, duration of effect, and any potential side effects.

Upon Completion

Participants should be able to describe the injection technique for treatment of cranial dystonia, cervical dystonia, limb dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and spasticity; describe the typical dosages used for each disorder with each of the different types of botulinum toxin; and describe the onset, duration of effect, and potential side effects for each type of botulinum toxin.

Recommended Audience

• Practitioners
• Residents
• Fellows

Advisory Panel

• Allison Brashear, MD, FAAN, Chair
• Cynthia L. Comella, MD, FAAN
• Alberto Esquenazi, MD
• Barbara P. Karp, MD
• Mark F. Lew, MD, FAAN
• Christina Marciniak, MD
• Ann H. Tilton, MD, FAAN

Core Competencies

• Medical Knowledge
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
• Patient Care
• Professionalism