Botulinum Toxin Injections and Electrical Stimulation for Spastic Paresis Improve Active Hand Function Following Stroke

Botulinum Toxin Injections and Electrical Stimulation for Spastic Paresis Improve Active Hand Function Following Stroke

Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injections improve muscle tone and range of motion (ROM) among stroke patients with upper limb spasticity. However, the efficacy of BTX-A injections for improving active function is unclear. We aimed to determine whether BTX-A injections with electrical stimulation (ES...

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Main Authors: Jong-Min Lee, Jean-Michel Gracies, Si-Bog Park, Kyu Hoon Lee, Ji Yeong Lee, Joon-Ho Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
spasticity
spastic paresis
botulinum toxin
electrical stimulation
stroke management
rehabilitation
hand
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/11/426

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