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Neuropediatrics 1995; 26(4): 214-216
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-979757
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Dystonic Posture of Lower Extremities Associated with Myelomeningocele: Successful Treatment with Botulinum A Toxin in a Six-Month-Old Child

F. Heinen1 , R. Korinthenberg1 , R. Stücker2 , G. Deuschl3
  • 1Department of Child Neurology,
  • 2Department of Orthopaedics and
  • 3Department of Neurology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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19 April 2007 (online)

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Abstract

We report on a six-month-old child with severe intermittent dystonic posture of both legs associated to a thoraco-lumbar myelomeningocele. The patient presented with a combination of progressive hypertonic knee extension and hip flexion. While the mobility of the right leg improved sufficiently after physiotherapy and splinting, satisfactory improvement of the left leg could be achieved only after local injections of botulinum A toxin, allowing for adequate functional motor development.

Key words

Dystonic posture - Botulinum A toxin - Infant - Myelomeningocele