Clinical efficacy of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of fasciitis pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in reducing pain associated with fasciitis. By synthesizing the findings from multiple studies, we aimed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the current evidence regarding the efficacy of BoNT-A in the treatment of fasciitis pain.

Methods

To identify studies for our report, we conducted electronic database searches of Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from their inception to November 20, 2022. We included only randomized controlled trials that examined the therapeutic effects of BoNT-A on fasciitis pain, with the primary outcome measure being the visual analog scale. We conducted statistical analyses using RevMan 5.4 software.

Results

SUBMITTER: Li TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10378743 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature