The effectiveness of chemical neurolysis in the treatment of lower limb muscle spasticity

The use of phenol and alcohol nerve blocks in the treatment of localized muscle spasticity is well established. However, a number of questions relating to this procedure are still unanswered. This article presents experience of the effectiveness of chemical neurolysis in the treatment of severe lowe...

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Published in:Clinical rehabilitation 1996-02, Vol.10 (1), p.40-43
Main Authors: Bakheit, Amo, Badwan, Dah, McLellan, DL
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the nervous system
Medical sciences
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
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Summary:The use of phenol and alcohol nerve blocks in the treatment of localized muscle spasticity is well established. However, a number of questions relating to this procedure are still unanswered. This article presents experience of the effectiveness of chemical neurolysis in the treatment of severe lower limb muscle spasticity in 28 patients who had a total of 56 nerve blocks performed during a follow-up period of between four and 18 months.
ISSN:0269-2155
1477-0873
DOI:10.1177/026921559601000108