A new treatment for frostbite sequelae; Botulinum toxin

• Published in: International Journal of Circumpolar Health
• Main Authors: Norheim, Arne Johan, Mercer, James, Musial, Frauke, de Weerd, Louis
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2017
• Subjects: Case Report; Arctic; The Soldier
• Online Access: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5328352/; https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2016.1273677

Frostbite sequelae are a relevant occupational injury outcome for soldiers in arctic environments. A Caucasian male soldier suffered frostbite to both hands during a military winter exercise. He developed sensory-motor disturbances and cold hypersensitivity. Angiography and thermography revealed imp...