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Intrathecal baclofen for motor disorders
Author(s) -
Penn Richard D.,
Gianino Janet M.,
York Michelle M.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.870100524
Subject(s) - baclofen , spasticity , dystonia , medicine , cerebral palsy , anesthesia , encephalopathy , movement disorders , intrathecal , surgery , physical medicine and rehabilitation , disease , receptor , psychiatry , agonist
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.