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Botulinum toxin A with cast treatment for idiopathic toe-walking does not improve outcome
May 2013
Botulinum toxin A with cast treatment for idiopathic toe-walking does not improve outcome
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Botulinum toxin a does not improve the results of cast treatment for idiopathic toe-walking: a randomized controlled trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Mar 6;95(5):400-7. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.L.00889Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr.Engstrom discusses the use of Botulinum toxin A with cast treatment for idiopathic toe-walking
Synopsis
52 children were randomized to examine whether the addition of botulinum toxin A prior to cast treatment was effective in managing idiopathic toe-walking. Patients were treated with either 4 weeks of below-the-knee casts alone or 4 weeks of cast treatment 1 to 2 weeks following botulinum toxin A injections into the calves. The assessment at 12 months revealed that botulinum toxin A injections with...
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