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Question benefit of combined Botulinum Toxin and bracing in preventing Hip Displacement CP
March 2013
Question benefit of combined Botulinum Toxin and bracing in preventing Hip Displacement CP
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does Botulinum Toxin A Combined with Bracing Prevent Hip Displacement in Children with Cerebral Palsy and 'Hips at Risk'?
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jan;90(1):23-33.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 children, between the ages of 1 and 5 years with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, hip adductor spasticity and scissoring postures, were randomized to be managed with botulinum toxin injection followed by hip brace or a conservative approach. At 3 years, the combined treatment showed minimal benefit in management of spastic hip displacement and hence was not a recommended treatment.
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