
Botulinum A toxin improves upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy

Botulinum A toxin improves upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy
Upper extremity spasticity in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the short-term outcomes of treatment with botulinum A toxin
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Mar;38(3):435-46.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.12.019Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This study randomized 73 children suffering from cerebral palsy with varying levels of function to assess the safety and efficacy of upper extremity injections of BoNT-A by comparing it to a placebo. The assessment at 26 weeks revealed that BoNT-A injections led to significant short-term improvements in upper extremity function when compared to placebo.
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