Botulinum toxin type A in post-stroke lower limb spasticity: a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Kaji, Ryuji; Osako, Yuka; Suyama, Kazuaki; Maeda, Toshio; Uechi, Yasuyuki; Iwasaki, Masaru

doi:10.1007/s00415-010-5526-3

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Botulinum toxin type A in post-stroke lower limb spasticity: a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Published in Journal of Neurology • Mar 31, 2010

Authors:

Ryuji Kaji

Yuka Osako

Kazuaki Suyama

Abstract

Lower limb spasticity in post-stroke patients can impair ambulation and reduces activities of daily living (ADL) performance of patients. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) has been shown effective for upper limb spasticity. This study assesses the treatment of lower limb spasticity in a large placebo-c...

Subject

Spasticity

Medicine

Placebo

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