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Warning About Botox Risks Should Make Parents Think Twice

FDA says Botox injections have been linked to deaths in children with cerebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy have very tight muscles, which causes muscle spasticity as the child grows older. Cerebral palsy patients usually undergo physical therapy to stretch and relax their muscles. But physical therapy is rarely enough, and most children with cerebral palsy need surgery to lengthen their muscles. Some doctors believe that the use of Botox injections in these patients helps reduce the need for surgery.

Botox’s main ingredient is Botulinum toxin A, which is the toxin responsible for a form of food poisoning called botulism. Botox works by blocking the release of a substance the nerve uses to signal the muscle to contract. The injection treatments have proven useful in patients with muscle tightness because it temporarily relaxes the muscles. While Botulinium can lead to paralysis and death, doctors have felt that low dosages of Botox pose very few risks.

Botox is injected into the affected muscles during a simple clinic procedure. Approximately one half hour before the injection, a numbing medicine is placed on the child's skin at the injection site. For very young children, anesthesia may be used. Almost any muscle can be injected.

The initial effects of the treatment are typically seen as early as three to five days after injection, with more visible effects seen by the first or second week. The effects generally last between three and six months. At that time, the nerve makes new fibers and resumes sending signals to the muscle to contract.

We now know that even small dosages of Botox can cause serious injuries and even death in children with cerebral palsy. The disease is very serious and all new treatment options should be explored, but before a parent decides to have their child injected with Botox, they should know the potential risks, as well as the potential benefits.

Legal Rights for Botox Patients

If your child has been given Botox injections, and they have been injured, you may have valuable legal rights. Mark & Associates, P.C. is aggressively investigating Botox related injury cases. To request a free legal consultation, please complete the inquiry form on this website, or call 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448).