Off Label Use of Botulinum Toxin in Children under Two Years of Age: A Systematic Review

Off Label Use of Botulinum Toxin in Children under Two Years of Age: A Systematic Review

The treatment of children with cerebral palsy with Botulinum Toxin is considered safe and effective, but is only approved for children older than two years of age. The effect of BoNT-A injection on juvenile skeletal muscle especially on neuromuscular junction density, distribution and morphology is...

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Main Authors: Claudia Druschel, Henriette C. Althuizes, Julia F. Funk, Richard Placzek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
botulinum toxin A
cerebral palsy
CP
multi-level treatment
key-muscle concept
infants
toddlers
motor development
motor milestones
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/1/60

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