title: Peripheral nerve block with phenol to treat spasticity in spinal cord injured patients.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Gündüz
authors: T A
authors: TA
authors: Kalyon
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Dursun
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Möhür
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Bilgiç
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D010636:Phenols; D019800:Phenol