Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations

ABSTRACT Motor and non-motor manifestations are common and disabling features of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). Botulinum toxin type A (Btx-A) is considered effective for spasticity and may improve gait in these patients. Little is known about the effects of Btx-A on non-motor symptoms in HSP...

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Main Authors: Katiane R. Servelhere, Ingrid Faber, Alberto Martinez, Renato Nickel, Adriana Moro, Francisco M. B. Germiniani, Mariana Moscovich, Tatiane R. Blume, Renato P. Munhoz, Hélio A. G. Teive, Marcondes C. França Jr
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author Katiane R. Servelhere
Ingrid Faber
Alberto Martinez
Renato Nickel
Adriana Moro
Francisco M. B. Germiniani
Mariana Moscovich
Tatiane R. Blume
Renato P. Munhoz
Hélio A. G. Teive
Marcondes C. França Jr
author_facet Katiane R. Servelhere
Ingrid Faber
Alberto Martinez
Renato Nickel
Adriana Moro
Francisco M. B. Germiniani
Mariana Moscovich
Tatiane R. Blume
Renato P. Munhoz
Hélio A. G. Teive
Marcondes C. França Jr
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description ABSTRACT Motor and non-motor manifestations are common and disabling features of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). Botulinum toxin type A (Btx-A) is considered effective for spasticity and may improve gait in these patients. Little is known about the effects of Btx-A on non-motor symptoms in HSP patients. Objective To assess the efficacy of Btx-A on motor and non-motor manifestations in HSP patients. Methods Thirty-three adult patients with a clinical and molecular diagnosis of HSP were evaluated before and after Btx-A injections. Results Mean age was 41.7 ± 13.6 years and there were 18 women. Most patients had a pure phenotype and SPG4 was the most frequent genotype. The Btx-A injections resulted in a decrease in spasticity at the adductor muscles, and no other motor measure was significantly modified. In contrast, fatigue scores were significantly reduced after Btx-A injections. Conclusion Btx-A injections resulted in no significant functional motor improvement for HSP, but fatigue improved after treatment.
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spelling doaj-art-e329a7dbe1444005b8578eef3600a00d2025-08-20T02:04:15ZengThieme Revinter PublicaçõesArquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria1678-422776318318810.1590/0004-282x20180013S0004-282X2018000300183Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestationsKatiane R. ServelhereIngrid FaberAlberto MartinezRenato NickelAdriana MoroFrancisco M. B. GerminianiMariana MoscovichTatiane R. BlumeRenato P. MunhozHélio A. G. TeiveMarcondes C. França JrABSTRACT Motor and non-motor manifestations are common and disabling features of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). Botulinum toxin type A (Btx-A) is considered effective for spasticity and may improve gait in these patients. Little is known about the effects of Btx-A on non-motor symptoms in HSP patients. Objective To assess the efficacy of Btx-A on motor and non-motor manifestations in HSP patients. Methods Thirty-three adult patients with a clinical and molecular diagnosis of HSP were evaluated before and after Btx-A injections. Results Mean age was 41.7 ± 13.6 years and there were 18 women. Most patients had a pure phenotype and SPG4 was the most frequent genotype. The Btx-A injections resulted in a decrease in spasticity at the adductor muscles, and no other motor measure was significantly modified. In contrast, fatigue scores were significantly reduced after Btx-A injections. Conclusion Btx-A injections resulted in no significant functional motor improvement for HSP, but fatigue improved after treatment.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2018000300183&lng=en&tlng=entoxinas botulínicasparaparesia espástica hereditáriaespasticidade muscular
spellingShingle Katiane R. Servelhere
Ingrid Faber
Alberto Martinez
Renato Nickel
Adriana Moro
Francisco M. B. Germiniani
Mariana Moscovich
Tatiane R. Blume
Renato P. Munhoz
Hélio A. G. Teive
Marcondes C. França Jr
Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
toxinas botulínicas
paraparesia espástica hereditária
espasticidade muscular
title Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations
title_full Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations
title_fullStr Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations
title_full_unstemmed Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations
title_short Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations
title_sort botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia effects on motor and non motor manifestations
topic toxinas botulínicas
paraparesia espástica hereditária
espasticidade muscular
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