2017
DOI: 10.13181/mji.v26i1.1297
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Reducing severe spasticity in cerebral palsy following meningoencephalitis by botulinum toxin

Abstract: A 3-year-old boy diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy had received Botulinum toxin injection to reduce severe spasticity. There was an improvement of muscles tone and motor function including better ability of limb flexion of the knees and hip, adduction of the hip, flexion of the toes, and plantar flexion of the foot. No side effect was observed after the procedure.Medical Journal of Indonesia

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“…Similarly, HIE produces 2-9 per 1000 babies born in developed and developing countries (3) . Most affected children are physical and / or neurological disabilities in a sustainable life (4,5) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Similarly, HIE produces 2-9 per 1000 babies born in developed and developing countries (3) . Most affected children are physical and / or neurological disabilities in a sustainable life (4,5) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Activation of motor muscular becomes inefficient and uncoordinated due to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunctions affect biomechanical difficulties that make the complexity of the problem 3 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Effective interventions in mild CP is essential for maintaining or improving motor skill 4 . It is encourage to know whether the limitations can be minimized even though the underlying disorder can not be cured 3 . Ground gait training physical therapy in CP children result no better accomplishment of motion skills, functional balance and mediolateral oscillation than treadmill exercises 5 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…is unclear due to the absence of a national registry. However, available data from Surabaya, Indonesia indicated 48 CP cases over a 2-year research period [5][6][7]. CP can potentially lead to socioeconomic issues as well as mental health problems for affected children and their families.…”
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