Diagnostic Nerve Block to Guide Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A Injection for Clonus in Spastic Equinovarus Foot: A Retrospective Study

Diagnostic Nerve Block to Guide Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A Injection for Clonus in Spastic Equinovarus Foot: A Retrospective Study

Clonus is characterized by involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory muscle contractions, typically triggered by rapid muscle stretching and is frequently associated with spastic equinovarus foot (SEVF), where it may increase risk of falls and cause discomfort, pain, and sleep disorders. We hypothesize tha...

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Main Authors: Mirko Filippetti, Stefano Tamburin, Ilaria Di Maria, Cecilia Angeli, Rita Di Censo, Elisa Mantovani, Nicola Smania, Alessandro Picelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
botulinum toxins
clinical decision making
muscle spasticity
nerve block
ultrasonography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/16/12/503
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