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  • Title: Botulinum toxin effect on voluntary and stretch reflex-related torque produced by the quadriceps: an isokinetic pilot study.
    Author: Bernuz B, Genet F, Terrat P, Pradon D, Barbot F, Bussel B, Bensmail D.
    Journal: Neurorehabil Neural Repair; 2012 Jun; 26(5):542-7. PubMed ID: 22157147.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: An understanding of the mechanical effects of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT A) on spastic and voluntary muscle contraction may help predict functional responders. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of BoNT A on the voluntary and stretch reflex-related torques produced by activation of the rectus femoris (RF). METHODS: This was a prospective open study where 15 incomplete spinal cord injury patients, impaired by a stiff-knee gait, with RF hyperactivity in mid-swing quantified by formal gait analysis (GA), were assessed before and after RF BoNT A injection (Botox, 200 UI). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Included isokinetic peak torque (and angle at peak torque) at 0° (supine) and 90° (seated) during passive stretch (10 deg/s, 90 deg/s, and 150 deg/s), and voluntary contraction (60 deg/s) of the quadriceps. Secondary measures included impairment by Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS), peak knee flexion and spatial-temporal data by GA, activity (6-minute walking test, timed stair climbing), and discomfort (Verbal Rating Scale). RESULTS: Voluntary torque decreased (-16%; P = .0004) but with only a trend toward a decrease in stretch reflex-related torque. The angle at spastic torque increased at 90 deg/s (+5°; P = .03), whereas MTS, peak knee flexion (+4°; P = .01), spatial-temporal data, timed stair climbing test (25%; P = .02), and discomfort were significantly improved. CONCLUSION: BoNT A appeared to delay the stretch-reflex angle at peak torque, whereas the voluntary torque decreased. After strict patient selection, BoNT A injection into the RF muscle led to improvements in impairment, activity, and discomfort.
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