BOTOX APPLICATION IN CEREBRAL PALSY TREATMENT
PATIENTS AND FAMILIES ARE HAPPIER
Botox, that is, Botulinum > toxin has become a popular drug widely used in the treatment of many medical and cosmetic problems in recent years. It is frequently used due to its easy applicability, low side effects and many benefits.
Cerebral palsy is a disease characterized by permanent damage to the brain, seen in 2-3 children in every 1000 live births. . The cause may be due to many reasons during the womb, at birth and after birth. In the early years, it may show symptoms such as retardation in sitting, walking and speaking, as well as the development of hand preference before the age of two, crying for meaningless nights, not being able to swallow saliva, refusing to eat, sticking out its tongue, and not being able to hold its neck. In the subtype of cerebral palsy, which we call spastic, intense stiffness in the arms and legs and movement limitations may occur at different levels from patient to patient. Physical therapy is recommended for almost all patients. Botox treatment is recommended for children who do not feel relief in their arms and legs despite physical therapy. Families are generally very positive about this method, thinking that the injection will be harmless. Purposes of using botulinum toxin in patients with cerebral palsy: Increasing the patient's function and movements (less scissoring, falling and greater stepping, making it easier to change the child's diaper), improving posture, better compliance with physical therapy devices, ensuring hygiene. (hand and bottom cleaning), improvement of personal care (dressing, sitting), cosmetic improvement (improvement of elbow, hand-wrist contractions) and It is the relief of pain accompanying excessive contraction. The effectiveness of the treatment begins 24-72 hours after the injection, and it is accepted that the effectiveness lasts for three to six months.
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