Ann Rehabil Med.  2023 Dec;47(6):439-440. 10.5535/arm.230010.

Early is Better, Then, How Early and How to Apply: Practical Approach of Botulinum Toxin Injection

• Shin JH

• KMID: 2549724
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.230010

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