Apropos of one case of upper limb spasticity treated by botulinum toxin type A (Dysport)

ABSTRACT

Report one case of patient with upper limb spasticity after traumatic brain injury treated at Rehabilitation Center, Bach Mai Hospital at September 2003. Results: muscle tone and pain decreased significantly by Dysport injections. This drug facilitated patient’s care, hygiene and exercises, and had no side-effect. However, this was the first case of Dysport therapy, and the time of follow-up still short (1 month), so this result was initial outcome. It is necessary to carry out a study with larger sample so that to have clear and definitive results.