Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996)HumansBotulinum ToxinsType AMuscle SpasticityMale
Does preconditioning with serial casting prior to abobotulinumtoxinA injection improve outcomes in the rehabilitation of post-stroke wrist and finger flexor spasticity?
Peter Kossmehl, Katrin Naupold, Ricarda Temp, Christiane Brendel, Nicole Kuhle, Jörg Wissel
Published: 202510.1007/s00702-025-03024-9
Abstract
Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) affects up to 48% of stroke survivors, with disabling forms in about 18%. In the upper limb, 95% of cases show a flexor-dominant pattern. Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) is the treatment of choice, but adjunctive strategies su…
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