Docs Using Botox On Stroke Victims
Everyone has heard of using Botox to smooth out wrinkles, but doctors said they are currently using it for stroke victims. Botox was only recently approved for muscle spasticity. It works by blocking signals into certain muscles that are counteracting proper movement, such as for a stroke victim who suffers from paralysis, doctors said. But experts said while Botox helps some people, it may not be useful for all stroke victims. “People who have either a heavy paralysis or even more than two limbs involved — those people are less likely to benefit,” said neurosurgeon Dr. Jonathan Brisman.The effectiveness of the Botox could diminish as early as three weeks, at which point the patient would have to have more injections, doctors said.
May 14, 2010
Source: http://www.wbaltv.com/health/23557974/detail.html
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my father had a stroke and has problems with his hands since. where can i find a list of dr’s that practice this procedure?
Are there highly recommended Doctors in New Jersey who have been practicing the procedure of botox for stroke victims? If so, please forward names.
Are there any doctors in the Augusta, ga. area that use botox on stroke victims?
my 50 year old daughter had a hemmoragic stroke and her fingers and arm are almost always in a tight clenched position where we are concerned about it freezing in place. where in the los angeles area would someone be that would do this procedure???
WOULD IT BE TO LATE FOR SOMEONE WHO HAD A STROKE 4 YEARS AGO AND THEIR ARM AND HAND IS IN A CLENCHED POSITION AGAINST THEIR BODY. ARE THERE DOCTORS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WHO HELP THIS WITH BOTOX? THSNK YOU
My mother had a stroke 8 years ago and her left side is affected with her arm clenched and hand in a fist. I am interested in doctors in the Palm Beach County or South Florida area that work with stroke victims and botox..
My mom has an stroke she doesn’t move her fingers can you send some information in wich place can I take her for treatment
Sorry I forgot to put the state NJ