Botulinum Toxin Service
For Parents
What is Botulinum Toxin?
Botulinum Toxin is a medication that is often used to treat
spasticity within muscles. It is commonly used for children
with Cerebral Palsy and other neuromuscular conditions. In
most cases a general anaesthetic is required under the care of your
Orthopaedic Surgeon, but as your child gets older, they may offer
the injections to be performed awake by the specially trained
Paediatric Physiotherapists.
Bristol Children's Hospital Service
The Physiotherapy led Botulinum Toxin service offers a monthly
clinic where your child will be invited for a full assessment of
their joint ranges, video gait analysis and discussion on
functional needs. The Physiotherapists will then meet with an
Orthopaedic surgeon to discuss your child's needs and then if its
felt right they will receive their Botulinum Toxin injections later
the same day.
All injections are done with the children awake using ultrasound
guidance technique to ensure accuracy of injections. If your
child requires it, Entonox can be used during the procedure.
A follow up appointment is usually required about 2 months after
injections to assess the effectiveness of the Botulinum Toxin.
Liaison with your local therapist and any orthotic changes will
also be arranged after the injections as required.
Physiotherapy Contact
- Caroline Penney, Jenny Anstead - 0117 342 8525
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