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Botulinum toxin A does not improve pain or ROM during tibal distraction osteogenesis
October 2016
Botulinum toxin A does not improve pain or ROM during tibal distraction osteogenesis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Botulinum Toxin A Does Not Decrease Calf Pain or Improve ROM during Limb Lengthening
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Dec;472(12):3835-41.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
36 patients undergoing bilateral tibial lengthening were included in this study to determine what effects botulinum toxin A (BtX-A) injections have on calf pain, swelling, and knee & ankle range of motion following limb lengthening. Patients had one leg randomized to a control group, which was injected with saline solution, and the other leg randomized to an intervention group, which was injected ...
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