| Literature DB >> 8552124 |
R D Penn1, J M Gianino, M M York.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID： 8552124 DOI： 10.1002/mds.870100524
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mov Disord ISSN： 0885-3185 Impact factor: 10.338