Title of article :
A Literature Review on the Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin: An Injection in Post‑Stroke Spasticity
Author/Authors :
Ghasemi, Majid isfahan university of medical sciences - Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center - Department of Neurology, ايران , Salari, Mehri isfahan university of medical sciences - Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center - Department of Neurology, ايران , Khorvash, Fariborz isfahan university of medical sciences - Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center - Department of Neurology, ايران , Shaygannejad, Vahid isfahan university of medical sciences - Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center - Department of Neurology, ايران
Abstract :
Background: A variety of techniques for the management of spasticity have been suggested, including positioning, cryotherapy, splinting and casting, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and medical management by pharmacological agents, Botulinum toxin A (BTA) is now the pharmacological treatment of choice in focal spasticity. BTA by blocking acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions accounts for its therapeutic action to relieve spasticity. Methods: A computerized search of Pub Med was carried out to find the latest result about efficacy of BTA in management of post stroke spasticity. Result: Among 84 articles were found, frothy of them included in this review and divided to lower and upper extremity. Conclusions: BTA is a treatment choice in reducing tone and managing post stroke spasticity.
Keywords :
Botulinum toxin A , spasticity , stroke
Journal title :
International Journal of Preventive Medicine (IJPM)
Journal title :
International Journal of Preventive Medicine (IJPM)
