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IM botulinum toxin-A improves ambulation in severe haemophilia and cerebral palsy Cover

IM botulinum toxin-A improves ambulation in severe haemophilia and cerebral palsy

Open Access
|Apr 2018

Abstract

Introduction: The use of BtA in spasticity management is well documented in the literature for the management of hypertonicity in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: We report a case of a 2-year-old boy with severe haemophilia and cerebral palsy who received intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin-A (BtA) to reduce his spastic diplegia lower limb hypertonicity. Results: Following treatment, clinical and formal assessments demonstrated positive changes in ambulation, tolerance of orthotics, functional abilities and musculoskeletal range of movement and no adverse bleeding side effects. Conclusion: The use of BtA should be considered for the management of hypertonicity in children with haemophilia and cerebral palsy.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17225/jhp.00020 | Journal eISSN: 2055-3390
Language: English
Page range: 21 - 23
Published on: Apr 21, 2018
Published by: Haemnet Ltd
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2018 Melanie Bladen, Karen Edwards, Kate Khair, Eleanor Main, published by Haemnet Ltd
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