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Continuous intrathecal baclofen therapy in children with cerebral palsy when does improvement emerge PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ramstad K, Jahnsen R, Lofterod B, Skjeldal O. Department of Paediatrics, Oslo University Hospital   
Monday, 23 November 2009 04:23
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Aim: The aim of the study was to explore the timing of effects of intrathecal baclofen therapy in children with cerebral
palsy. Methods: Thirty five children with severe disabilities with cerebral palsy who started continuous intrathecal
baclofen therapy (CITB) were followed for 18 months. Pain, number of awakenings during night, spasticity,
GMFM-66 scores and PEDI scores were recorded the day before pump implantation and after 6 and 18 months of 2 treatment respectively. Results: Introduction of CITB was associated with changes across all ICF dimensions. Reduced
pain and improved sleep occurred within 6 months of treatment. Social function improved within 6 months
and continued to improve until 18 months of CITB. Mobility also improved, but with a latency. Conclusion: There
seems to be a sequence of changes after introduction of continuous intrathecal baclofen in a child with cerebral
palsy that may guide the multidisciplinary team in their timing of therapy during post-surgical follow-up.

 
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