Abstract |
We evaluated the safety and efficacy of Botulinum- A toxin (BTX) in patients with equinus deformity associated with cerebral palsy (CP). We prescribed BTX to six patients (all of whom had previously participated in a multicenter, randomized, double blind study of the same drug); treatment continued for at least 15 months. Four children showed striking improvement, being converted from toe-toe to consistent or occasional heel-toe gait. No side effects were observed. BTX appears to be safe and effective in patients with CP.
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Authors | P J García Ruiz, V Sánchez Bernardos, V Urcelay, V San Martín, F Castillo, A Ferrer, J Campos, J García de Yébeñes |
Journal | Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)
(Neurologia)
Vol. 11
Issue 1
Pg. 34-6
(Jan 1996)
ISSN: 0213-4853 [Print] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Tratamiento de la espasticidad asociada a parálisis infantil con toxina botulínica. |
PMID | 8714175
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Cholinergic Agents
- Botulinum Toxins
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Botulinum Toxins
(therapeutic use)
- Cerebral Palsy
(complications)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cholinergic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Equinus Deformity
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Treatment Outcome
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