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Botulinum toxin treatment of spasticity in diplegic cerebral palsy
BAKER R; JASINSKI M; MACIAGTYMECKA I
DEV MED CHILD NEUROL , 2002, vol. 44, n° 10, p. 666-675 Doc n°: 106962 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : AD32 - SPASTICITE, AJ23 - PARALYSIE CEREBRALE This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of three doses of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A; Dysport(R)) in 125 patients (mean age 5.2 years, SD 2; 54% male) with dynamic equinus spasticity during walking. Participants were randomized to receive Dysport (10, 20, or 30 units/kg) or placebo to the gastrocnemius muscle of both legs. Muscle length was calculated from electrogoniometric measurements and the change in the dynamic component of gastrocnemius shortening at four weeks was prospectively identified as the primary outcome measure. All treatment groups showed statistically significant decreases in dynamic component compared with placebo at 4 weeks. Mean improvement in dynamic component was most pronounced in the 20 units/kg group, being equivalent to an increase in dorsiflexion with the knee extended at 19degrees, and was still present at 16 weeks. The safety profile of the toxin appears satisfactory. Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 2003225043 |
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