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DOI: 10.1177/088307389601100104 Neuromuscular Blockade in the Management of Cerebral PalsyDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Surgical Sciences, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Surgical Sciences, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Surgical Sciences, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Neuromuscular blocking agents-45% alcohol, 4% to 6% aqueous phenol, local anesthetics, and botulinum A toxin—have been used for many years in the evaluation and management of spasticity and movement disorders in children with cerebral palsy. Recent reports suggest that longer-acting neuromuscular blocking agents may impact positively on the natural history of dynamic deformity and improve health-related quality of life. This review includes the mechanism of action, techniques, indications, complications, and clinical outcomes associated with these agents. (J Child Neurol 1996;11(Suppl 1):S23-S28).
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