The use of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of spasticity of the lower limbs in stroke patients. Clinical case
https://doi.org/10.17650/2222-8721-2014-0-3-198-210
Abstract
The article describes a clinical case of spasticity and its treatment with botulinum toxin type A in a patient with the consequences of acute stroke. Given a comprehensive assessment of patterns of spasticity and muscle involved in the syndrome. Described in detail and the result is the introduction of a technique. It is concluded that the effectiveness and feasibility of using Botox to treat spasticity of the lower limb.
About the Author
A. P. Kovalenko
Department of Nervous Diseases, Medical Military Academy, St. Petersburg
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Kovalenko A.P. The use of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of spasticity of the lower limbs in stroke patients. Clinical case. Neuromuscular Diseases. 2014;(3):42-43. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17650/2222-8721-2014-0-3-198-210
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