Effects of Intrathecal Baclofen on Spasticity
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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: 59-65, 1989.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-79953
ABSTRACT
9 patients with spasticity of cerebral or spinal cord origin have been maintained for upto 2 months with intermittent bolus spinal intrathecal infusion of baclofen. Prior to treatment, all of patients had severe spastiuity in extremties & had frequent & extensive spontaneous spasms, all of which greatly interfered with their activities of daily living. Oral antispasmodic medications were ineffective. Within days of intrathecal baclofen infusion, the muscle tone was reduced remarkable & spasms were eliminated. The greatest benefit to the patients were improvement in activities of daily living & better sleep due to reduced spasms. Complications were not observed.
Texte intégral:
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Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Spasme
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Moelle spinale
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Baclofène
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Activités de la vie quotidienne
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Spasticité musculaire
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Année:
1989
Type:
Article
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