Effect of Botulinum Toxin Injection in Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity in Childhood Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Sara Mahmoud Ahmed;

Abstract


AIM OF THE WORK
T
his systematic review intended to determine / assess the effect of botulinum toxin injection on upper limb spasticity in childhood cerebral palsy.
To achieve this goal we constructed the following research questions:
1. What are indications and aims of BTX use?
2. What evidence is there to support its use?
3. What is the optimal dose, frequency and post-injection therapy?
4. What are the complications and side effects of BTX injection?


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Title Effect of Botulinum Toxin Injection in Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity in Childhood Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
Other Titles تأثير حقن توكسين البوتولينوم على التشنج في الأطراف العلوية لدى الأطفال في حالات الشلل الدماغي: مراجعة منهجية
Authors Sara Mahmoud Ahmed
Issue Date 2018

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