Effect of Intrathecal Baclofen Bolus Injection on Ankle Muscle Activation During Gait in Patients With Acquired Brain Injury

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
John W. Chow ◽  
Stuart A. Yablon ◽  
Dobrivoje S. Stokic
1997 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay M. Meythaler ◽  
Anne McCary ◽  
Mark N. Hadley

✓ Twelve consecutive patients with severe spasticity and hypertonia following acquired brain injury were treated with continuous intrathecal infusion of baclofen via an implanted, programmable infusion pump—catheter system for a minimum of 3 months. In every case intrathecal baclofen therapy resulted in a statistically significant reduction in upper- and lower-extremity tone, spasm frequency, and reflexes, contributing to improved functional abilities. There were no untoward side effects or complications associated with treatment. This preliminary assessment indicates that intrathecal administration of baclofen is effective in treating the disabling spasticity caused by acquired brain injury in selected patients.


Medicine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 96 (34) ◽  
pp. e7472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Kwon Yoon ◽  
Kil Chan Lee ◽  
Han Eol Cho ◽  
Minji Chae ◽  
Jin Woo Chang ◽  
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PM&R ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. S282
Author(s):  
Mithra B. Maneyapanda ◽  
Zachary McCormick ◽  
Christina M. Marciniak ◽  
Christopher D. Reger

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