Intrathecal baclofen for spasticity caused by thrombotic stroke

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2001 May;80(5):383-7. doi: 10.1097/00002060-200105000-00014.

Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of intrathecal baclofen therapy in patients who suffer spasticity after a stroke. This case involves a 64-yr-old woman whose thrombotic strokes resulted in severe left-upper and lower-limb spasticity. The patient achieved substantial functional gains as well as improved ease of care, quality of life, and cessation of narcotic use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Baclofen / administration & dosage
  • Baclofen / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps, Implantable
  • Injections, Spinal
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Relaxants, Central / administration & dosage
  • Muscle Relaxants, Central / therapeutic use*
  • Muscle Spasticity / drug therapy*
  • Muscle Spasticity / etiology*
  • Quality of Life
  • Stroke / complications*
  • Treatment Outcome*

Substances

  • Muscle Relaxants, Central
  • Baclofen