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  • Title: Estimation of botulinum toxin type A efficacy on spasticity and functional outcome in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
    Author: Colovic H, Dimitrijevic L, Stankovic I, Nikolic D, Radovic-Janosevic D.
    Journal: Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub; 2012 Mar; 156(1):41-7. PubMed ID: 22580859.
    Abstract:
    AIM: We evaluated the effects of botulinum toxin type A (BTA) - abobotulinumtoxinA on passive motion resistance (PMR) values of lower limbs affected muscles and on the functional motor status in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS: In Group I (28 lower limbs with spastic muscles), and in Group II (14 lower limbs with dynamic spastic equinus) BTA was administered. Physical therapy was prescribed for 16 weeks. We estimated PMR using the Modified Ashworth Scale. Achieved functional motor level was evaluated by Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM). Parameters were assessed before treatment and after 3,8,16 weeks and 6 months respectively. RESULTS: In Group I, PMR was significantly lower for hip adductors and knee extensors over 3-16 weeks, and for ankle joint extensors in both groups. There were significant differences for both groups in frequencies of GMFCS values after 16 weeks from BTA application. There was a significant increase in GMFM scores after 8 and 16 weeks from BTA application in both groups of patients. CONCLUSIONS: BTA treatment in CP children is followed by reduction in PMR values and improvement in functional motor status.
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