Information for Parents and Carers

Botulinum toxin

Botulinum toxin type A is a neurotoxin that can be used in small doses for treating stiff (spastic) muscles in some children with cerebral palsy, or other neuromuscular conditions.  Botulinum toxin relaxes spastic muscles by blocking the nerve signals to the muscle fibres around the injection site.  Improvements are usually seen within four weeks of treatment and the effects of the toxin can last for between three and 12 months. Repeated injections are usually required.

For further information please see the brochure - Botulinum toxin - information for parents and carers (229kb)

Hip surveillance

Hip surveillance is the process of identifying and monitoring the early indicators of progressive hip displacement (movement of the head of the thigh bone out of the hip socket).   This problems has been found to occur more often in children with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities.  Early detection of hip problems is very important.  Early diagnosis and treatment minimises the need for, and extent of, surgery.

All children with cerebral palsy, or like conditions, should be included in hip surveillance.

For further information, please see the brochure - Hip surveillance - information for parents and carers (417kb)

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