Article, 2018

Botulinum neurotoxin type A combined with functional electrical stimulation for upper-limb poststroke spasticity with pain

Future Neurology, ISSN 1748-6971, 1479-6708, Volume 13, 4, Pages 191-198, 10.2217/fnl-2018-0020

Contributors

Nikbakht, Anahita [1] Karshenas, Ali [2] Gazerani, Parisa 0000-0003-0109-3600 (Corresponding author) [1]

Affiliations

  1. [1] Aalborg University
    2. [NORA names: AAU Aalborg University; University; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD];
  2. [2] Aalborg University Hospital
    3. [NORA names: North Denmark Region; Hospital; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD]

Abstract

Stroke is a complicated condition that leaves stroke survivors with prolonged disability. Common poststroke conditions are spasticity and pain, which directly affect daily activities and quality of life in these patients. Botulinum neurotoxin type A is an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for upper-limb spasticity. It reduces muscle tone and improves basic upper-limb activities. Functional electrical stimulation is also used widely as a therapeutic modality in the upper-limb muscle rehabilitation. Here, we present a case in which Botulinum neurotoxin type A injections combined with functional electrical stimulation were applied for upper-limb spasticity accompanied with pain in a poststroke patient.

Keywords

activity, botulinum, botulinum neurotoxin type A, botulinum neurotoxin type A injections, cases, conditions, daily activities, disability, electrical stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, life, modalities, muscle rehabilitation, muscle tone, neurotoxin type A, options, pain, patients, poststroke, poststroke conditions, poststroke patients, poststroke spasticity, prolonged disability, quality, quality of life, reduced muscle tone, rehabilitation, spasticity, stimulation, stroke, stroke survivors, survivors, therapeutic modalities, tone, treatment options, type A, upper limb activity, upper limb poststroke spasticity, upper limb spasticity, well-tolerated treatment option

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