Upper Limb Casting Application Post-Botulinum Toxin Injection for Elbow Spasticity: A Guided Casting Protocol

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Jul 1;103(7):645-649. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002487. Epub 2024 Apr 9.

Abstract

Casting is an effective adjunctive treatment, which increases the effects of botulinum toxin on patients with spasticity. The evidence for casting as an adjunctive therapy post-botulinum toxin has been well documented in the literature. However, standardized casting protocols are lacking, with no published descriptions of upper limb casting application post-botulinum toxin injection for spasticity. In this article, we will describe our experience regarding the application of upper limb casting as an adjunctive therapy for elbow spasticity, detailing indications, contraindications, and description of our protocol (materials required and technique).

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A* / administration & dosage
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A* / therapeutic use
  • Casts, Surgical*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Elbow Joint
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscle Spasticity* / drug therapy
  • Neuromuscular Agents / administration & dosage
  • Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Upper Extremity

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A
  • Neuromuscular Agents