Effect of Botulinum Toxin-A Injection on Upper Limb Pain after Stroke: A Case Report
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2013.12.026
- VernacularTitle:A型肉毒毒素注射治疗卒中后上肢疼痛1 例报道
- Author:
Lei SHAN
;
Lihua CUI
;
Yuqi YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, hemiplegia, spasm, upper limb pain, Botulinum toxin-A
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2013;19(12):1189-1190
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection on upper limb pain after stroke. Methods A case with upper limb pain after stroke was reported. The symptom, the location and dosage of injection, and the prognosis were recorded. Results The pain relieved after injection, and disappeared 4 weeks after injection. Conclusion BTX-A injection is effective on upper limb pain after stroke.
