Intermittent serial casting for wrist flexion deformity in children with spastic cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial. (22nd January 2021)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- Intermittent serial casting for wrist flexion deformity in children with spastic cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial. (22nd January 2021)
- Main Title:
- Intermittent serial casting for wrist flexion deformity in children with spastic cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial
- Authors:
- Dursun, Nigar
Gokbel, Tugba
Akarsu, Melike
Bonikowski, Marcin
Pyrzanowska, Weronika
Dursun, Erbil - Abstract:
- Abstract : Aim: To assess the efficacy of intermittent serial casting in conjunction with occupational therapy and botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT‐A) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) presenting spastic wrist flexion deformity. Method: This was a controlled, prospective study in which 34 children (19 females, 15 males; mean [SD] 11y [4y 6mo]) were randomly allocated to casting or control groups in a ratio of 2:1. Both groups were subjected to BoNT‐A treatment and occupational therapy. The casting group additionally received a series of progressive casts intermittently for three consecutive weekends. Outcome measures consisted of passive range of motion (PROM) as assessed by goniometer, muscle tone by Modified Ashworth scale (MAS), and spasticity by Tardieu Scale. Assessments were done at baseline, week 4, and week 12. Results: Baseline characteristics of casting and control groups were comparable. PROM, MAS, and Tardieu angle of catch (XV3) of the casting and control groups significantly improved after treatment ( p <0.001 for all). Nevertheless the mean change from baseline MAS at week 12, mean changes from baseline PROM, Tardieu XV3, and the spasticity grade (Y) at week 4 and week 12 of the casting group showed statistical superiority over those of the control group ( p <0.05 for all). Interpretation: Children with CP presenting spastic wrist flexion deformity might gain additional benefits from supplementary intermittent serial casting as well as BoNT‐A injections andAbstract : Aim: To assess the efficacy of intermittent serial casting in conjunction with occupational therapy and botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT‐A) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) presenting spastic wrist flexion deformity. Method: This was a controlled, prospective study in which 34 children (19 females, 15 males; mean [SD] 11y [4y 6mo]) were randomly allocated to casting or control groups in a ratio of 2:1. Both groups were subjected to BoNT‐A treatment and occupational therapy. The casting group additionally received a series of progressive casts intermittently for three consecutive weekends. Outcome measures consisted of passive range of motion (PROM) as assessed by goniometer, muscle tone by Modified Ashworth scale (MAS), and spasticity by Tardieu Scale. Assessments were done at baseline, week 4, and week 12. Results: Baseline characteristics of casting and control groups were comparable. PROM, MAS, and Tardieu angle of catch (XV3) of the casting and control groups significantly improved after treatment ( p <0.001 for all). Nevertheless the mean change from baseline MAS at week 12, mean changes from baseline PROM, Tardieu XV3, and the spasticity grade (Y) at week 4 and week 12 of the casting group showed statistical superiority over those of the control group ( p <0.05 for all). Interpretation: Children with CP presenting spastic wrist flexion deformity might gain additional benefits from supplementary intermittent serial casting as well as BoNT‐A injections and occupational therapy. Serial casting could be considered as a complementary treatment to BoNT‐A and occupational therapy in children with clinically significant PROM limitations. What this paper adds: Intermittent serial casting is a useful treatment option in children with cerebral palsy with spastic wrist flexion deformity. Intermittent serial casting supplementation to botulinum neurotoxin A and occupational therapy provides additional benefits on passive range of motion, muscle tone, and spasticity. What this paper adds: Intermittent serial casting is a useful treatment option in children with cerebral palsy with spastic wrist flexion deformity. Intermittent serial casting supplementation to botulinum neurotoxin A and occupational therapy provides additional benefits on passive range of motion, muscle tone, and spasticity. This article's abstract has been translated into Spanish and Portuguese. Follow the links from the abstract to view the translations. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/2bi_BuCbmoI Yesos seriados intermitentes para la deformidad en flexión de la muñeca en niños con parálisis cerebral espástica: un ensayo controlado aleatorizado: Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia del yeso seriado intermitente junto con la terapia ocupacional y la toxina botulínica A (BoNT‐A) en niños con parálisis cerebral (PC) que presentan deformidad en flexión de la muñeca. Método: Este fue un estudio prospectivo controlado en el que 34 niños (19 mujeres, 15 varones; media [DE] 11 años [4 años 6 meses]) fueron asignados aleatoriamente en grupos tratados con yesos seriados y de control en una proporción de 2:1. Ambos grupos fueron sometidos a tratamiento con BoNT‐A y terapia ocupacional. El grupo tratado recibió además una serie de yesos progresivos de forma intermitente durante tres fines de semana consecutivos. Las medidas de resultado consistieron en rango de movimiento pasivo (ROM) evaluado por goniómetro, tono muscular por escala de Ashworth modificada (MAS) y espasticidad por escala de Tardieu. Las evaluaciones se realizaron al inicio, la semana 4 y la semana 12. Resultados: Las evaluaciones basales de los grupos tratados con yeso y de control fueron comparables. El ángulo de ROM, MAS y Tardieu (XV3) de los grupos intervenidos y de control mejoraron significativamente después del tratamiento (p <0, 001 para todos). Sin embargo, el cambio medio desde el MAS inicial en la semana 12, los cambios medios desde el ROM inicial, Tardieu XV3 y el grado de espasticidad (Y) en la semana 4 y la semana 12 del grupo de yeso mostraron superioridad estadística sobre los del grupo de control (p <0, 05 para todos). Interpretación: Los niños con parálisis cerebral que presentan una deformidad en flexión espástica de la muñeca pueden obtener beneficios adicionales de los yesos seriados suplementarios, así como de las inyecciones de BoNT‐A y la terapia ocupacional. El yeso seriado podría considerarse como un tratamiento complementario a la NTBo‐A y la terapia ocupacional en niños con limitaciones de ROM clínicamente significativas. Gesso seriado intermitente para deformidade em flexão de punho em crianças com paralisia cerebral espástica: um estudo randomizado controlado: Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia do gesso seriado intermitente em conjunto com terapia ocupacional e toxina botulínica A (BoNT‐A) em crianças com paralisia cerebral (PC) que apresentam deformidade espástica em flexão de punho. Método: Este foi um estudo controlado prospectivo no qual 34 crianças (19 do sexo feminino, 15 do sexo masculino; média [DP] 11a [4a 6m]) foram aleatoriamente alocadas para grupo gesso ou controle em razão 2:1. Ambos os grupos receberam tratamento com BoNT‐A e terapia ocupacional. O grupo com gesso recebeu uma série de gessos progressivos intermitentemente por três semanas consecutivas. Medidas de desfecho consistiram em amplitude de movimento passiva (ADMP) avaliada por goniômetro, tônus muscular avaliado pela escala Ashworth modificada (EAM), e espasticidade pela escala de Tardieu. Avaliações foram realizadas na linha de base, semana 4, e semana 12. Resultados: Características de linha de base dos grupos gesso e controle foram comparáveis. ADMP, EAM, e ângulo de pegada na escala Tardieu (XV3) dos grupos gesso e controle melhoraram após o tratamento (p<0, 001 para todos). No entanto, a mudança média da EAM da linha de base na semana 12, e as mudanças médias da ADM, Tardieu XV3, e grau de espasticidade (Y) nas semanas 4 e 12 do grupo com gesso mostraram superioridade estatística sobre o grupo controle. (p<0, 05 para todos). Interpretação: Crianças com PC apresentando deformidade espástica em flexão de punho podem ganhar benefícios adicionais com gesso seriado intermitente suplementar, assim como injeções de BoNT‐A e terapia ocupacional. O gesso seriado deve ser considerado como complementar ao tratamento com BoNT‐A e terapia ocupacional em crianças com limitações clinicamente significativas da ADMP. … (more)
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- Developmental medicine & child neurology. Volume 63:Number 6(2021)
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- Developmental medicine & child neurology
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- Volume 63:Number 6(2021)
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- 63
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- 6
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- Page Start:
- 743
- Page End:
- 747
- Publication Date:
- 2021-01-22
- Subjects:
- Child development -- Periodicals
Pediatric neurology -- Periodicals
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1111/dmcn.14765 ↗
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