4MyChild: Help and Hope for Life

February 15, 2007

Botox Injections and Cerebral Palsy

Botox - or Botulinum Toxin - is better known as the the wrinkle eliminator used by cosmetic surgeons. It is now being used to treat young children with cerebral palsy. How does botox work and help some one with cerebral palsy? By injecting it into the muscles of the hip joints of young children, it prevents the use of the muscles that my be causing a painful gait or movement that may cause hip and joint problems down the road. By stopping the use of those muscles it encourages the development of others, resulting in less pain and more “normal” movement.
The ideal age for treat is around the age of 3-4 years.

For more information on how Botox can help your child please contact one of our live CareCenter Specialists.