Feb. 24 webinar to address decreasing bladder spasticity in SCI with Botox injections

For many people with spinal cord injuries, an overactive bladder can result in urinary incontinence and other problems. Bladder chemodenervation, sometimes referred to as “bladder Botox®” has been shown to be an effective treatment and on Wed., Feb. 24th at 7 p.m. PST, Claire Yang, MD, urologist with Harborview Medical Center and VA Puget Sound Health Care System, will provide some detailed background on pros and cons of this procedure. She will explain the mechanism by which it works, who might be a good candidate for the treatment, what to expect when getting the procedure done, how long the injection lasts, and research on bladder Botox.

Botox is a prescription medicine that is injected into the bladder muscle and used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, such as a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents, in adults 18 years and older caused by a neurologic condition such as SCI. It is also used commonly in the non-SCI population. For anyone with a neurogenic bladder, family member, caregiver, or healthcare provider, this will be a great learning opportunity about this commonly used and effective treatment.  NOTE: Credits will be available for PT/OT: 1.5 contact hours. Register to attend HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.