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