Comprehensive evaluation of gait, spasticity, and muscle morphology

A case report of a child with spastic paresis treated with Botulinum NeuroToxin-A, serial casting, and physiotherapy

Journal article (2019)

Authors

Guido Weide Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Lizeth Sloot Amsterdam UMC
Laura Oudenhoven Amsterdam UMC
Richard T. Jaspers Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Jaap Harlaar Amsterdam UMC, Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Annemieke I. Buizer Amsterdam UMC
Lynn Bar-On Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Amsterdam UMC
Research Group
Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2019 Guido Weide, Lizeth Sloot, Laura Oudenhoven, Richard T. Jaspers, J. Harlaar, Annemieke Buizer, Lynn Bar-On
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2227
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Biomechanical Engineering

Research Group

Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control

Abstract

Comprehensive instrumented muscle and joint assessments should be considered when prescribing Botulinum NeuroToxin-A (BoNT-A) treatment in spastic paresis. In a child with spastic paresis, comprehensive evaluation following treatment with BoNT-A, serial casting, and physiotherapy showed that short-term improvements in gait occurred without changes in muscle morphology. Rather, foot flexibility increased.