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  • Title: Successful treatment of childhood spasticity secondary to cerebral palsy using Botox.
    Author: Gill C, Covington C, Padaliya B, Newman W, Pomeroy T, Charles PD.
    Journal: Tenn Med; 2003 Nov; 96(11):511-3. PubMed ID: 14635360.
    Abstract:
    Spasticity resulting from cerebral palsy can reduce the quality of life in affected children and can eventually cause more severe impairments, such as joint dislocation and scoliosis. Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) is widely used to temporarily alleviate the increased muscle tone associated with spasticity, and when combined with a comprehensive physical therapy regimen can result in permanent improvement. This report documents the successful use of Botox over a two-year period to treat spasticity secondary to cerebral palsy in a preschool-age child. Botox was used in conjunction with a specific physical therapy regimen in order to reach a functional goal of independent ambulation.
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