BOTOX PARTY?

After years of trying Allergan has FDA approval for Botox for spasticity for the upper extremity. However, this does not mean Botox will be any less expensive, at least in the short term.

Would Botox be helpful to you? A neurologist or physiatrist would help you make that decision. Occupational and physical therapists can help you make the decision as well. But understand, Botox is just a Band-Aid, and a temporary Band-Aid at that. You can get injected, and have relief for a few months. That's great, but will not help you resolve the issues that created spasticity in the first place.

Sometimes, if you're super lucky, Botox allows heretofore hidden extension to emerge. For example Botoxing the finger flexors may allow the finger extensors to extend the fingers a little bit.

If you and your doctor decide on Botox, make sure a script is written for therapy. Have the therapist work specifically on recovery options that will help you take advantage of the opportunity that Botox provides.

Imagine if your hand is locked pretty tightly into a fist. The Botox may provide just a little bit of movement into extension. This will provide you an opportunity to use repetitive practice to reestablish cortical (brain) control over the extensors.

Botox is expensive but they do provide help in some cases. Click on either picture to find out more.


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