Managing upper extremity clonus with intramuscular botulinum toxin-A injections in a patient post-stroke

Spasticity and clonus are common clinical signs of upper motor neuron lesions post-stroke. Intramuscular botulinum toxin-A injections have been shown to reduce spasticity and improve quality of life. Upper extremity clonus can have a significant impact upon activities of daily living and can pose challenges to comfort, self-care, hygiene, and appearance. Although less common than in ankle, it is important to understand how upper extremity clonus management may be beneficial to patients presenting with this finding.
Source: PM and R - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research