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Nonoperative management of spasticity in children

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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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Ronan, S., Gold, J.T. Nonoperative management of spasticity in children. Childs Nerv Syst 23, 943–956 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-007-0396-4

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