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Peripheral nerve block with phenol to treat spasticity in spinal cord injured patients
S Gündüz1, T A Kalyon, H Dursun
1Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
Paraplegia
|November 1, 1992
Abstract:
In this study an attempt was made to treat spinal cord injured patients with severe spasticity by peripheral nerve blocks. Thirty-six patients (5 female, 31 male) ranging in age from 20 to 71 years (mean: 29 +/- 8.2) were treated by phenol injections. A specially designed electrostimulation needle was used for the injections. The results showed that peripheral nerve blocks with phenol solution could be a remedy on a temporary basis, but are not as effective as has been described previously.