Combined treatment with BTX-A and ITB for spasticity: case report.
One woman with profound mental retardation and spasticity living in a public residential developmental center was treated with intrathecal baclofen therapy and botulinum toxin type A injections. After one year of regular injections, extension across the right elbow increased 49 degrees. After one year of ITB, range of motion for left hip abduction increased 28 degrees; right hip abduction 9 degrees; left hip flexion 3 degrees; right hip flexion 1 degree; right knee flexion 31 degrees. Our case demonstrates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in order to ease care and prevent complications. Expanded investigations should be carried out to evaluate the efficacy of combined therapy in patients with mental retardation.
Gill
Chandler E
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Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-2551, USA.
Andrade
Edgard O
EO
Blair
CaraLee R
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Taylor
Henry M
HM
Charles
David
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D000328:Adult; D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D007278:Injections, Spinal / Q000295:instrumentation; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A; D001418:Baclofen