May 15, 2009

Cerebral Palsy Study

by Robert A. D'Iorio

With the recent FDA warning regarding the use of Botox to treat cerebral palsy I have been getting several questions regarding the safety and effectiveness of the use of Botox to treat spasticity.

Below are links to several studies that have been conducted by Seattle Children’s Hospital sponsored by National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Comprehensive Evaluation

Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) for Cerebral Palsy

Selection of Treatment Modalities in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: Assessment of the Child With Spastic CP