One of the disorders observed in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is abnormal muscle tone, and the most common tone problem is spasticity. Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injections are frequently used to reduce spasticity in CP rehabilitation. BoNT-A injections can be administered as a single dose, and some patients require repeated injections. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of repeated BoNT-A applications applied to the gastrocnemius muscle of children with CP on muscle morphology and functionality.
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Muscle morphology
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Muscle stiffness
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Muscle vascularization
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Functionality 1
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Functionality 2
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Functionality 3
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Functionality 4
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year