Botulinum toxin a injections to the upper limbs in children with cerebral palsy: duration of effect.

We report our experience on the duration of effectiveness of botulinum toxin A injections to the upper extremities of children with cerebral palsy. A retrospective chart review was conducted on 30 consecutive patients (mean age, 9.9 ± 5.

Botulinum toxin injections for pediatric patients with hereditary spastic paraparesis.

Limited information is available on the use of botulinum toxin type A injections for children with hereditary spastic paraplegia. This report includes 12 children with hereditary spastic paraplegia (mean age 4.8 +/- 2.

Long-term effect of repeated injections of botulinum toxin in children with cerebral palsy: a prospective study.

Purpose: To prospectively evaluate long-term effects of repeated botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: Repeated injections of BTX-A were offered to children with CP, according to clinical indications, for a maximum of four injections within a period of two years. Injections were administered into lower extremity muscles of 26 consecutive children (age 3.