Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy for Spasticity

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After watching, please complete our 2-minute survey at is.gd/scivideos. Visit our website at sci.washington.edu. What is intrathecal baclofen therapy, and how does it fit into the spectrum of spasticity management options for individuals with spinal cord injury? In this SCI Forum, Rina Reyes, MD, Medical Director, UW Medicine SCI Rehabilitation Program and Assistant Professor, UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, provided in-depth information about when to consider an implanted, programmable baclofen pump for spasticity management; the process of being evaluated for this treatment; the potential advantages, limitations, and drawbacks to the pump; and requirements to maintain a baclofen pump. In addition, a panel of individuals (two with spinal cord injury and one with MS) who have implanted baclofen pumps discussed their reasons for choosing the device and what the experience has been like for them. Presented on January 12, 2010 at the University of Washington Medical Center