Botulinum toxin treatment in upper limb spasticity: Treatment consistency.
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This study assessed treatment consistency of botulinum toxin administration in spastic upper limbs under pragmatic conditions, as derived through stability of dosages and between injections intervals. Over a period of 8 years, 153 children (81 with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, 72 with unilateral) were treated according to accepted, experience-based guidelines with Botox and Dysport. Treatment response was based on assessment of spasticity and attainment of pre-determined goals at 3, 6 and 12 months post each treatment. Mean age at treatment onset was 6y 4mo (SD: 4y 10mo), median F/U, 2.5 years (4 months-6 8/12 years). Number of injection sessions was 1-10; few had more than 6 sessions. In 106 (69.28%) children, more than one anatomic regions of the limb were injected. Most (56.2%), ha...
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