An early botulinum toxin A treatment in subacut stroke patients may prevent a disabling finger flexor stiffness six months later: a randomized controlled trial (ENG)

Eighteen stroke patients, interval 4-6 weeks, non-functional arm, Fugl-Meyer arm score (0-66) <20, beginning elevated finger flexor tone, randomly allocated to group A or B. Interventions: In group A patients 150 units BTX-A (Xeomin) injected into the deep and superficial finger (100 units) and wrist flexors (50 units), no injection in group B patients. Comprehensive rehabilitation in both groups.
Автор:  Hesse S, Mach H, Fröhlich S, Behrend S, Werner C, Melzer I.
Год публикации:  2011
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