title: Intrathecal baclofen for spasticity caused by thrombotic stroke.
abstract: This study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of intrathecal baclofen therapy in patients who suffer spasticity after a stroke. This case involves a 64-yr-old woman whose thrombotic strokes resulted in severe left-upper and lower-limb spasticity. The patient achieved substantial functional gains as well as improved ease of care, quality of life, and cessation of narcotic use.
authors.affiliation: Pain Diagnosis and Treatment, Inc., Glendora, CA 91741-4205, USA.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Gwartz
mesh_terms: D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D008875:Middle Aged; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D001418:Baclofen