Recommendation ID
NG119/1
Question

Method of botulinum toxin type A injection in treating focal spasticity:- Is guided botulinum toxin type A injection using electrical localisation (electrostimulation or
electromyography) of muscles more clinically and cost effective than ultrasound-guided injections or clinical positioning for localisation of injections in treating focal spasticity in adults with cerebral palsy?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

To find out why the committee made the research recommendation on the method of botulinum toxin type A injection in treating focal spasticity, see rationale and impact.


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Cerebral palsy in adults
Number
NG119
Date issued
January 2019

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 31/01/2019