Long-term intrathecal baclofen therapy for severe spasticity of cerebral origin

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Authors

A. Leland Albright · University of Pittsburgh

Richard Gilmartin · University of Pittsburgh

Dale M. Swift · University of Pittsburgh

Linda E. Krach · University of Pittsburgh

Cindy B. Ivanhoe · University of Pittsburgh

John F. McLaughlin · University of Pittsburgh

Abstract

Intrathecal baclofen provides effective long-term treatment of spasticity of cerebral origin and its effects do not appear to diminish with time. This therapy is frequently associated with adverse side effects that usually can be alleviated by adjustments in dosage.

Topics & Keywords

Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neurological disorders and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of neurosurgery

Volume 98, Issue 2, pp. 291-295

DOI: 10.3171/jns.2003.98.2.0291

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