title: Spasticity in kids. An intrathecal option.
abstract: The painful muscle rigidity and severe spasms suffered by patients with brain and spinal injury can be managed even more successfully than in the past with intrathecal baclofen. For many, it's provided effective relief and improved levels of function.
authors.affiliation: Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, USA.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D001418:Baclofen