Effect of Bolus Dose of Intrathecal Baclofen Followed by Pump Implantation in Severe Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Abstract

In this study we have demonstrated our experience with intrathecal baclofen delivery by a programmable pump deice in severe spasticity. The appropriate selection of patients is very important.

Positive effects of the bolus administration have to be proved before the pump selection

Keywords

• spasticity
• multiple sclerosis
• oral administration of baclofen
• intrathecal baclofen
• H reflex