The Boon in a toxin : Injection Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity management in Children with Cerebral Palsy

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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 8 | Issue 1 |  Jan-Jun 2023 | page: 47-50 | Chasanal Rathod

DOI: 10.13107/jcorth.2023.v08i01.565

Author: Chasanal Rathod [1]

[1] Department of Orthopedics, SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Chasanal Rathod,
Department of Orthopedics, SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: chasanal@gmail.com

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How to Cite this article: Rathod C. The Boon in a Toxin: Injection Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity Management in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics Jan-Jun 2023;8(1):47-50.

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