The Effect of Botulinum Toxin Injection at Hip Adductor Muscles in Patients With Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Pilot Study

The Effect of Botulinum Toxin Injection at Hip Adductor Muscles in Patients With Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Pilot Study

In children with cerebral palsy, secondary problems lead to hip dislocation. the purpose of this study is to find out the effects of botulinum toxin A on hip joint dislocation in cerebral palsy patients.

• Design: Prospective study
• Inclusion criteria of patient group: who has a cerebral palsy and GMFCS level 3,4,5
• Intervention: applied medication Botulinum A injection (meditox 200unit)
• Main outcome measures: The investigators will measure for finding evidence by checking the x-ray photograph, hip adductor and muscles pressure test and electromyography(EMG test) test of hip adductor, abductor and spine muscles.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Severe cerebral palsy patients(GMFCS level 3,4,5)
• 2 to 10 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who disagree with the study.
• other than cerebral palsy.