Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin on Pain in Stroke Patients Suffering from Upper Limb Spastic Dystonia

Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin on Pain in Stroke Patients Suffering from Upper Limb Spastic Dystonia

This observational study aimed at investigating pain in stroke patients with upper limb spastic dystonia. Forty-one consecutive patients were enrolled. A 0–10 numeric rating scale was used to evaluate pain at rest and during muscle tone assessment. Patients were asked to indicate the most painful jo...

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Main Authors: Carlo Trompetto, Lucio Marinelli, Laura Mori, Luca Puce, Chiara Avanti, Elena Saretti, Giulia Biasotti, Roberta Amella, Filippo Cotellessa, Domenico A. Restivo, Antonio Currà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
upper motor neuron syndrome
spastic dystonia
spasticity
pain
botulinum toxin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/1/39

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