Abstract
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurologic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by increased resting muscle tone, progressive rigidity, and stiffness of the axial musculature. We present a case of a 48-year-old male patient with SPS who experienced facial and neck muscle spasms that were uncontrolled with oral medications and the use of an intrathecal baclofen pump. Botulinum toxin A injections into the bilateral masseter and neck paraspinal muscles provided pain relief and spasm control, illustrating the use of botulinum toxin A injections in the small muscles of face and neck in patients with SPS.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 326-328 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | PM and R |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology
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