Botulinum Toxin A and Task-Specific Training for Hand Dystonia due to 5 Year Old Stroke.

Abstract

Focal hand dystonia after stroke, a result of maladaptive plasticity, impairs hand function, affects daily activities, and undermines independence. A 59-year male patient, who had developed focal hand dystonia after suffering from ischemic stroke 5 years ago, received training following an injection of Botulinum Toxin A (BoNTA). Task-specific training for a duration of 60 minutes per day for 3 days per week was provided for 12 weeks. Assessments were done by using arm dystonia disability scale, action research arm test, Fugl-Meyer assessment of upper extremity, and stroke-specific quality of life. Substantial improvement was observed in all the parameters, at short-term follow-up.

• Authors: Tahir Masood, Muhammad Umar
• Journal: Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP (J Coll Physicians Surg Pak) Vol. 28 Issue 3 Pg. S60-S62 (Mar 2018) ISSN: 1681-7168 [Electronic] Pakistan
• PMID: 29482711 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Neuromuscular Agents
• Botulinum Toxins
• Botulinum Toxins, Type A

Topics

• Botulinum Toxins (therapeutic use)
• Botulinum Toxins, Type A
• Dystonic Disorders (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neuromuscular Agents (therapeutic use)
• Stroke (complications, therapy)
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Treatment Outcome