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What drugs can minimize the symptoms of dystonia and spasticity?
Local injections of botulinum toxin can selectively weaken overactive muscles in dystonia and spasticity. Destruction of peripheral nerves through injection of phenol can reduce spasticity
What is Dorsal rhizotomy?
Dorsal rhizotomy-- A surgical procedure that cuts nerve roots to reduce spasticity in affected muscles.
What is spasticity?
Spasticity is when muscles are continuously tight or stiff. Spasticity occurs commonly in multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and brain injury.
What type of therapy uses cold packs to reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels and limiting blood flow to injured tissue?
Cryotherapy for A+
What type of therapy uses cold packs to reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels and limiting the blood flow to the injurred tissues?
Cryotherapy for A+
What causes spasticity?
Random/confused brain signals that force involuntary muscle movements. It is also known as 'Spasticity'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spasticity
What is cryotherapy?
application of cold
Why is cryotherapy utilized?
The goal of cryotherapy is to freeze and destroy targeted skin growths while preserving the surrounding skin from injury.
What is the cpt code for cryotherapy?
50593
How long does the cervical cryotherapy procedure last?
Cervical cryotherapy, or freezing, usually lasts about five minutes and causes a slight amount of discomfort.
What is cervical cryotherapy?
Cervical cryotherapy is a procedure which involves freezing an area of abnormal tissue on the cervix. This tissue gradually disappears and the cervix heals.
What are the risks of cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy poses little risk and can be well-tolerated by elderly and other patients who are not good candidates for other surgical procedures.
