title: Botulinum toxin in treating spasticity.
abstract: The value of locally injected botulinum toxin is emphasised. The toxin was injected directly into the skeletal muscles of eight patients with severe spasticity due to stroke-related hemiplegia. It produced both subjective and objective improvement. The toxin injections were well tolerated and no significant side effects were noted.
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008875:Middle Aged; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D001905:Botulinum Toxins