Intrathecal baclofen for motor disorders
- 1 September 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Movement Disorders
- Vol. 10 (5), 675-677
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.870100524
Abstract
To test the efficacy of intrathecal baclofen in various movement disorders, 18 patients with dystonia, head trauma, cerebral palsy, rigidity, or painful spasms underwent a trial of intrathecal baclofen. Ten went on to permanent implantation with an infusion pump to provide long-term treatment. Patients with a component of spasticity, painful spasms, or focal dystonias did best, and no response was seen in patients with rigidity due to anoxic encephalopathy. A videotape of responses is provided.Keywords
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