《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2013, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (12): 1189-1190.

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Effect of Botulinum Toxin-A Injection on Upper Limb Pain after Stroke: A Case Report

SHAN Lei, CUI Li-hua, YANG Yu-qi.   

  1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine; Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2013-05-23 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2013-12-25 Online:2013-12-25

Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection on upper limb pain after stroke. Methods A case with upper limb pain after stroke was reported. The symptom, the location and dosage of injection, and the prognosis were recorded. Results The pain relieved after injection, and disappeared 4 weeks after injection. Conclusion BTX-A injection is effective on upper limb pain after stroke.

Key words: stroke, hemiplegia, spasm, upper limb pain, Botulinum toxin-A