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Review
. 2007 Sep;23(9):943-56.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-007-0396-4. Epub 2007 Jul 24.

Nonoperative management of spasticity in children

Susan Ronan  1 , Joan T Gold
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Review

Nonoperative management of spasticity in children

Susan Ronan et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2007 Sep.

Abstract

Central to the longitudinal management of childhood hypertonia are nonsurgical treatments. These include physical and occupational therapy, electrical stimulation, orthotics, botulium toxin, and drugs. This manuscripts reviews these treatment modalities as well as evaluation tools available to assess their impact on a child's hypertonia.

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