Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin (BoNT) For Cranial Movement Disorders (CMD)

Introduction

Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin (BoNT) For Cranial Movement Disorders (CMD)

Course Format

Self-Guided

Release Date

April 29, 2022

Expiration Date

April 29, 2028

Program Description

The MDS Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin (BoNT) For Cranial Movement Disorders (CMD) course will provide a practical, case-based presentation, bringing a rational approach for treating CMD with BoNT injections. The first part of the course presents general information about blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and oromandibular dystonia, including a treatment algorithm. The second part of the course shows BoNT injection techniques into specific muscles affected by blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and oromandibular dystonia.

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview

FACULTY

Shivam Om Mittal, MD - Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize common presentations of CMD (blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, oromandibular dystonia)
2. Understand the muscles involved in CMD and understand the rationale for muscle selection for BoNT treatment
3. Implement a decision-making strategy for treating patients with CMD, including: a) choosing those who may benefit from electromyographic or ultrasound guidance; b) choosing the BoNT type; and c) listing the dosing, injection site and adverse effects

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.