| Severe trismus as a complication of cerebrovascular accident: a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15759251 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Spastic hypertonia is a common sequelae after a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and is a component of an upper motoneuron lesion. Management of spastic hypertonia may involve the use of centrally acting agents, peripheral blockade, and ablative therapies. We report a case of spastic hypertonia leading to severe trismus after CVA that was successfully treated with botulinum toxin type A. Severe trismus is a potentially life-threatening condition that may lead to permanent functional impairment if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Using electromyography for botulinum toxin muscle selection in this case appears to have helped decrease the dose of botulinum toxin given as well as minimize potential side effects. |
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Authors:
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Vivek Kadyan; Albert C Clairmont; Michael Engle; Sam C Colachis |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Volume: 86 ISSN: 0003-9993 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 2005 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-03-10 Completed Date: 2005-04-12 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985158R Medline TA: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 594-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Botulinum Toxin Type A
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therapeutic use Female Humans Middle Aged Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use Stroke / complications*, physiopathology Trismus / drug therapy, etiology*, physiopathology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Botulinum Toxin Type A; 0/Neuromuscular Agents |
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