Muscle cramps occur in over 50% of diabetic patients and reduce the quality of life. No effective treatment is available. We evaluated the clinical effectiveness of botulin toxin A (BTX-A) injections for treating cramps in diabetic patients with neuropathy.

Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A for Treating Cramps in Diabetic Neuropathy

Casabona, Antonino
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Frittitta, Lucia
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Belfiore, Antonino
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Le Moli, Rosario
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GULLO, DAMIANO
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Vigneri, Riccardo
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2018-01-01

Abstract

Muscle cramps occur in over 50% of diabetic patients and reduce the quality of life. No effective treatment is available. We evaluated the clinical effectiveness of botulin toxin A (BTX-A) injections for treating cramps in diabetic patients with neuropathy.
2018
botulinum toxin; diabetic neuropathy; muscle cramps
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