Botulinum therapy for poststroke spasticity of the lower extremity (clinical cases)
https://doi.org/10.17650/2222-8721-2014-0-3-44-48
Abstract
The paper deals with the topical problem – the medical rehabilitation of patients with poststroke spasticity. It describes clinical cases of patients with poststroke spasticity of the upper and lower extremities who have received combined therapy using botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections.
About the Authors
L. V. Krylova
Department for Medical Rehabilitation of Patients with Central Nervous System Lesion, Hospital of War Veterans, Naberezhnye Chelny
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D. R. Khasanova
Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculty for Advanced and Professional Training of Specialists, Kazan State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Krylova L.V., Khasanova D.R. Botulinum therapy for poststroke spasticity of the lower extremity (clinical cases). Neuromuscular Diseases. 2014;(3):44-48. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17650/2222-8721-2014-0-3-44-48
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