Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection Into the Gastrocnemius Muscle for Treatment of Nocturnal Calf Cramps in Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Summary

Nocturnal calf cramps is a common complaint in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of botulinum toxin A injection into the gastrocnemius muscle in lumbar spinal stenosis patients receiving conservative therapy. We will compare pain score, insomnia severity, functional ability, patient satisfaction, and neurophysiological variables change using electrical stimulator between control (conservative management for spinal stenosis) and botox group (conservative management for spinal stenosis plus botox injection into the gastrocnemius muscle).

Timeline

Start

2015-06-26

Primary completion

2016-06-30

Completion

2016-06-30

Publications

• Park SJ, Yoon KB, Yoon DM, Kim SH. Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Nocturnal Calf Cramps in Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 May;98(5):957-963. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.01.017. Epub 2017 Feb 14.

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