| abstract |
This invention relates to novel uses of botulinum neurotoxin in treating a tremor, in particular to a botulinum neurotoxin for use in treating a tremor of the upper limb comprising the administration of a botulinum neurotoxin to at least one muscle of the forearm/wrist, elbow and shoulder, wherein the botulinum neurotoxin is administered to at least one muscle of the forearm/wrist selected from the group of M. extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU), M. extensor carpi radialis (ECR), M. pronator quadratus (PQ) and M. supinator in a dosage in the range of 2 to 6 U and wherein the botulinum neurotoxin is administered to at least one muscle of the elbow in a dosage of about 20 U and to at least one muscle of the shoulder in a dosage of about 15 U. |