Reducing severe spasticity in cerebral palsy following meningoencephalitis by botulinum toxin
Abstract: A 3-year-old boy
diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy had received Botulinum toxin injection
to reduce severe spasticity. There was an improvement of muscles tone and motor
function including better ability of limb flexion of the knees and hip,
adduction of the hip, flexion of the toes, and plantar flexion of the foot. No
side effect was observed after the procedure.
Keywords: botox; cerebral
palsy; spasticity
Author: Prastiya I. Gunawan,
Darto Saharso
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170172