Effect of continuous intrathecal baclofen therapy in children: a systematic review

AI Buizer, BHM Martens… - … Medicine & Child …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To investigate the effects of continuous intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy in children
with cerebral palsy (CP) and other neurological conditions. Method This systematic review …

Infectious complications and operative management of intrathecal baclofen pumps in the pediatric population: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 years of …

M Nuru, B Maglinger, M Vessell, JE Simon… - World Neurosurgery, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) is a treatment modality used to improve the quality of
life of patients with intractable spasticity and dystonia. Although it is an effective solution in …

Intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps in the treatment of spasticity: a retrospective cohort study in a Portuguese centre

PV Reis, CR Vieira, AC Midões… - Acta Médica …, 2019 - actamedicaportuguesa.com
Introduction: Spasticity is a complex problem in patients with neurological disorders and may
distress their quality of life. Intrathecal baclofen infusion pumps reduce spasticity with low …

Identification of complications in paediatric cerebral palsy treated with intrathecal baclofen pump: a descriptive analysis of 15 years at one institution

A Imerci, KJ Rogers, C Pargas… - Journal of Children's …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Purpose Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) treatment is used with increasing frequency in the
cerebral palsy population. We describe the complications of ITB treatment, the incidence of …

Baclofen pumps do not increase risk of complications following spinal fusion

KH Levy, B Yaszay, MF Abel, SA Shah, AF Samdani… - Spine deformity, 2024 - Springer
Purpose To assess the complication risks associated with intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pumps
in cerebral palsy (CP) patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF) and to determine if …

Characteristics of changes in intrathecal baclofen dosage over time due to causative disease

Y Kimoto, S Oshino, N Tani, K Hosomi… - Neurologia medico …, 2023 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy effectively treats spasticity caused by brain or spinal cord
lesions. However, only a few studies compare the course of treatment for different diseases …

Use of intrathecal baclofen in children and adolescents: interdisciplinary consensus table 2013

S Berweck, S Lütjen, W Voss, U Diebold… - …, 2014 - thieme-connect.com
In recent years, intrathecal baclofen (ITB) has attained an important role in the treatment of
severe spasticity and dystonia in children. There are principal differences between the use …

Efficacy of selective dorsal rhizotomy and intrathecal baclofen pump in the management of spasticity

P Kakodkar, H Girgis, P Nabhan, SS Chee… - Advances and Technical …, 2022 - Springer
Background: Neurosurgical indications and interventions provided in the management of
spasticity have evolved significantly over time. Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) and …

Intrathecal baclofen efficacy for managing motor function and spasticity severity in patients with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Masrour, A Zare, A Presedo, MH Nabian - BMC neurology, 2024 - Springer
Background Spasticity can significantly affect a patient's quality of life, caregiver satisfaction,
and the financial burden on the healthcare system. Baclofen is one of only a few options for …

Surgical tone reduction in cerebral palsy

SP Thomas, AP Addison, DJ Curry - Physical Medicine and …, 2020 - pmr.theclinics.com
Spasticity can cause muscle stiffness, pain, and discomfort, as well as decreased function.
The muscles of individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) are smaller, weaker, and have distinct …