Does the Intrathecal Baclofen Dose Need to Be Changed after Spinal Fusion Surgery for Neuromuscular Scoliosis?

Does the Intrathecal Baclofen Dose Need to Be Changed after Spinal Fusion Surgery for Neuromuscular Scoliosis?

Introduction: Patients with cerebral palsy (CP) may receive intrathecal baclofen (ITB) to reduce muscle spasticity and dystonia. It can be challenging to identify the proper dose of ITB, and anecdotally these dosing needs may change after spinal fusion surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the need...

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Main Authors: Kathryn M. DeFoe, Jeremiah Atkinson, Jean Stansbury, Angela Sinner, Walter H. Truong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2023-07-01
Series:Spine Surgery and Related Research
Subjects:
neuromuscular scoliosis
intrathecal baclofen
spasticity
spine fusion
complications
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ssrr/7/4/7_2022-0230/_pdf/-char/en

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