Association Of Academic Physiatrists

Effect of Onabotulinum Toxin A on Passive Muscle Stiffness in Children with Cerebral Palsy

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Synopsis

Dr. Joline Brandenburg, a physiatrist with the Mayo Clinic, conducted a study to longitudinally quantify effect of onabotulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) on passive muscle properties in children with cerebral palsy using ultrasound shear wave elastography. Her study was published in the February 2018 issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Hear her discuss her findings with the AAP's Journal Club podcast host, Dr. Eric Wisotzky.