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Effect of botulinum toxin type A and modified constraint-induced movement therapy on motor function of upper limb in children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy

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  1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation—“OORR Hospital”, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy

    Andrea Santamato & Pietro Fiore

  2. Geriatric Unit and Gerontology—Geriatrics Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Sciences, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy

    Francesco Panza

  3. Department of Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences, University of Bari, Bari, Italy

    Maurizio Ranieri

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Santamato, A., Panza, F., Ranieri, M. et al. Effect of botulinum toxin type A and modified constraint-induced movement therapy on motor function of upper limb in children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy. Childs Nerv Syst 27, 2187–2192 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-011-1609-4

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