Intrathecal baclofen for the treatment of spinal myoclonus: a case series.

Abstract

CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE:

To demonstrate the utility of intrathecal baclofen in the treatment of secondary myoclonus of spinal origin.

DESIGN:

Case series.

SETTING:

University medical center.

PARTICIPANTS:

Two patients with spinal myoclonus who required the use of an assistive device because of difficulty walking resulting in falls.

INTERVENTIONS:

Intrathecal baclofen management.

OUTCOME MEASURES:

Symptom management and mobility function.

RESULTS:

Both experienced resolution of their spinal myoclonus and became community-level ambulators without the need of an assistive device.

CONCLUSION:

Intrathecal baclofen is an effective treatment of secondary myoclonus of spinal origin.

• Authors: Anthony E Chiodo, April Saval
• Journal: The journal of spinal cord medicine (J Spinal Cord Med) Vol. 35 Issue 1 Pg. 64-7 (Jan 2012) ISSN: 1079-0268 [Print] England
• PMID: 22330193 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Muscle Relaxants, Central
• Baclofen

Topics

• Adult
• Baclofen (administration & dosage)
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Spinal (methods)
• Middle Aged
• Muscle Relaxants, Central (administration & dosage)
• Myoclonus (complications, drug therapy)
• Spinal Cord Injuries (complications, drug therapy)