Onabotulinum Toxin A for the Treatment of Headache in Service Members With a History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cohort Study

Abstract

Post‐traumatic headache (PTH) of the migraine type is a common complication of mild traumatic brain injury (including blast injuries) in active duty service members. Persistent and near‐daily headache occur. Usual preventive medications may have unacceptable side effects. Anecdotal reports suggest that onabotulinum toxin A (OBA) might be an effective treatment in these patients.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2015
Source ID
10.1111/head.12495

Entities

People

  • Alan G. Finkel
  • Devon Kuehn
  • Juanita A. Yerry

Organizations

  • Womack Army Medical Center

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.