Two-step Ultrasound Guidance for Needle Electromyography and Botulinum Toxin Injections in Cervical Dystonia.

This article discusses the use of two-step ultrasound guidance for needle electromyography (EMG) and botulinum toxin injections in the treatment of cervical dystonia. The case study involves a 46-year-old female patient with severe cervical pain and spasms following a fall. The patient underwent needle EMG under ultrasound guidance to identify the affected muscles, and subsequently received botulinum toxin injections targeted at the innervation zones of the dystonic muscles. The patient reported significant pain relief and decreased spasms the day after the injections. The article emphasizes the importance of precise injections and the use of ultrasound guidance for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in cervical dystonia treatment. [Extracted from the article]