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See Latest ArticlesBotulinum toxin type A for upper limb spasticity after stroke
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 12/09/09
Shaw L et al. – Randomized controlled trials have shown that botulinum toxin type A can decrease upper limb spasticity and improve the ease of performing basic upper limb functional activities, such as cleaning the hand or dressing a sleeve. This article will review the pharmacology of botulinum toxin type A and its clinical efficacy when used to treat upper limb spasticity after stroke.
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