Botulinum Neurotoxin Treatment of Camptocormia- A Critical Review and Update
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tohm.1230 | Journal eISSN: 2160-8288
Language: English
Page range: 46 - 46
Submitted on: Apr 29, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 18, 2026
Published on: Aug 5, 2026
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