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In this study an attempt was made to treat spinal cord injured patients with severe spasticity by peripheral nerve blocks. Thirty-six patients (5 female, 31 male) ranging in age from 20 to 71 years (mean: 29 + 8.2) were treated by phenol injections. A specially designed electrostimulation needle was used for the injections. The results showed that peripheral nerve blocks with phenol solution could be a remedy on a temporary basis, but are not as effective as has been described previously.
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Gündtiz, S., Kalyon, T., Dursun, H. et al. Peripheral nerve block with phenol to treat spasticity in spinal cord injured patients. Spinal Cord 30, 808–811 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1992.156
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