Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Botox injections are effective for treating stroke spasticity

Published in Biotech Law Weekly, November 18th, 2005

New research shows that repeated treatments of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) over 1 year after a stroke can improve muscle tone and reduce pain in the arms and hands, making it easier for patients to dress themselves and perform personal hygiene

"The treatment resulted in sustained and meaningful functional improvement that makes a difference in the daily lives of stroke patients and the people who care for them," said Allison Brashear, MD, professor and chairman of neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

The findings were presented at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation...

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Source: Biotech Law Weekly (2005-11-18)

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