Effects of ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type-A injections with a specific approach in spastic cerebral palsy
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DOI: 10.1007/s13760-018-0929-5
Abstract: The aim of this study was to detect effects of ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type-A (US-guided BoNT-A) injections prepared according to lower extremity innervation zones on spasticity and motor function in 3–16 years children with diplegic and… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral palsy; palsy; bont injections; spastic cerebral ... See more keywords
Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Genetic Risk Factors for Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyab184
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although many clinical risk factors of spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have been identified, the genetic basis of spastic CP is largely unknown. Here, using whole-genome genetic information linked to a deidentified electronic health record… read more here.
Keywords: genome wide; cerebral palsy; risk factors; study ... See more keywords
Severe Agitation in a Teenager With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Clinical Challenge.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002118
Abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a challenging diagnosis because it mimics many other conditions. We present a case of a 16-year-old boy with spastic cerebral palsy who presented with severe agitation, hyperthermia, and autonomic dysfunction. He… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral palsy; spastic cerebral; severe agitation; agitation teenager ... See more keywords
Impairments of Visuospatial Attention in Children with Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/1435808
Abstract: Aim This observational study aimed at assessing the prevalence of visuospatial attention deficits in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP), taking into consideration the affected hemibody and the localization of the brain lesion. Method… read more here.
Keywords: attention; spastic cerebral; attention deficits; visuospatial attention ... See more keywords
A 10.5-year follow-up of walking with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy
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DOI: 10.1177/18632521231154975
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe gait evolution in patients with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP) using modified Gait Profile Score (mGPS without hip rotation), Gait Variable Score (GVS), walking speed, and… read more here.
Keywords: unilateral spastic; surgery; group; spastic cerebral ... See more keywords
Structural Brain Lesions and Gait Pathology in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2020.00275
Abstract: The interaction between brain damage and motor function is not yet fully understood in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Therefore, a semi-quantitative MRI (sqMRI) scale was used to explore whether identified brain lesions related… read more here.
Keywords: children spastic; pathology; gait pathology; spastic cerebral ... See more keywords
Reduced Cross-Sectional Muscle Growth Six Months after Botulinum Toxin Type-A Injection in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins14020139
Abstract: Botulinum Neurotoxin type-A (BoNT-A) injections are widely used as first-line spasticity treatment in spastic cerebral palsy (SCP). Despite improved clinical outcomes, concerns regarding harmful effects on muscle morphology have been raised. Yet, the risk of… read more here.
Keywords: growth; six months; muscle; cross sectional ... See more keywords
The Short-Term Impact of Botulinum Neurotoxin-A on Muscle Morphology and Gait in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins14100676
Abstract: Children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) are often treated with intramuscular Botulinum Neurotoxin type-A (BoNT-A). Recent studies demonstrated BoNT-A-induced muscle atrophy and variable effects on gait pathology. This group-matched controlled study in children with SCP… read more here.
Keywords: kinematics; muscle; spastic cerebral; bont ... See more keywords
Perception of massage application among clinicians and parents in spastic cerebral palsy: Qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.47391/jpma.2411
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To explore the perceptions about traditional massage and its modified techniques among clinicians and families of the patients with spastic cerebral palsy. METHODS The qualitative, cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2019 to August… read more here.
Keywords: among clinicians; massage; group; spastic cerebral ... See more keywords