Outcomes of Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection Followed by Rehabilitation in Cases of Cerebral Palsy With Upper Extremity Involvement
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Tarih
2016
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Sage Publications Inc
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
We evaluated the efficiency of botulinum toxin type A injection followed by a rehabilitation program including individual therapy, group therapy, and occupational therapy in cases of cerebral palsy with upper extremity involvement. A total of 29 injections were performed on 25 patients, and the patients were placed on rehabilitation program. At 3-month and 6-month assessments, there was a significant improvement in lateral grip strength, 9 Hole Peg test, Upper Limb Physician's Rating Scale and pediatric functional independence measure total scores. There were significant decreases in active range of motion in elbow extension, supination, and wrist extension, and Modified Ashworth Scale in elbow flexion, elbow pronation, and wrist flexion at 6-week, 3-month, and 6-month assessments. Combination of group therapy with traditional therapy methods after injection is effective in cases of cerebral palsy with upper extremity involvement.
Açıklama
Karaca, Burcu/0000-0003-2401-5445
Anahtar Kelimeler
cerebral palsy, botulinum toxin type A, upper extremity, rehabilitation, spasticity
Kaynak
Journal Of Child Neurology
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
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31
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3
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closedAccess
