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Botulinum Toxin Type A for Upper Limb Spasticity in Poststroke Patients: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background and Aim: Botulinum toxin type A is considered to be an effective antispasmodic in recent years. We assess the effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of poststroke spasticity in the upper extremity using a meta-analysis. Methods: We searched several databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane database for relevant studies, up until October 2017. All randomized controlled trials of botulinum toxin type A treat poststroke upper limb spasticity published were included.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 14, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Shiyu Jia, Yang Liu, Liuyan Shen, Xue Liang, Xiaomin Xu, Youdong Wei Source Type: research

Botulinum Toxin Type A Treatment Combined with Intensive Rehabilitation for Gait Poststroke: A Preliminary Study
To examine the effects of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) treatment combined with intensive rehabilitation for gait compared with intensive rehabilitation alone in patients with chronic stroke.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Yuki Uchiyama, Tetsuo Koyama, Yosuke Wada, Masashi Katsutani, Norihiko Kodama, Kazuhisa Domen Source Type: research