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ObjectivesProlonged coma, unawareness and spasticity are the main problems in Neurorehabilitation of patients after severe TBI. Early local application of Btx A may be indicated when physical therapy could not prevent contractures due to painful central spasticity. Central effects of Btx A on higher brain functions are not reported so far.
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Paehge, T., Sprenkel, T., von Wild, K. (2002). Vigilance Enhancing Effect of Botulinum Toxin A (Btx A) after Local Application in Vegetative Patients with Severe Spasticity Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In: von Wild, K.R.H. (eds) Functional Rehabilitation in Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplements, vol 79. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-6105-0_43
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