The surgery to correct leg & foot deformities in children is a lengthy, & sometimes,
difficult procedure. Metal frames are attached to the leg and / or foot and over a period of
time the frame is manipulated to obtain the corrected position. During this period the
muscles & skin become very tight which causes pain & may pull the joint out of position. When
this happens it is sometimes necessary to stop the treatment before the best position is
obtained. This means that not only is the child left with an inadequate result but that
further surgery is required in the future.
If the tension could be removed whilst the treatment is underway this would reduce the pain,
the possibility of joint damage & potentially allow a more satisfactory to be obtained
without the need for further surgery.
Botulinum toxin or Botox, as it is commonly called, has the potential to temporarily reduce
the tension in the muscles without causing permanent damage.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Treatments:
abobotulinumtoxinA Botulinum Toxins, Type A incobotulinumtoxinA onabotulinumtoxinA