Peripheral nerve block with phenol to treat spasticity in spinal cord injured patients.
In this study an attempt was made to treat spinal cord injured patients with severe spasticity by peripheral nerve blocks. Thirty-six patients (5 female, 31 male) ranging in age from 20 to 71 years (mean: 29 +/- 8.2) were treated by phenol injections. A specially designed electrostimulation needle was used for the injections. The results showed that peripheral nerve blocks with phenol solution could be a remedy on a temporary basis, but are not as effective as has been described previously.
Gündüz
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Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
Kalyon
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Dursun
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Möhür
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Bilgiç
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000628:therapy*; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000187:drug effects*; D019800:Phenol; D010636:Phenols / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D010636:Phenols; D019800:Phenol