Intrathecal baclofen therapy for spasticity in a person with spinal cord injury and end-stage renal disease dependent on hemodialysis: a case report.
Radha KorupoluPublished in: Spinal cord series and cases (2024)
ITB therapy can be safely delivered in a person with SCI and multiple medical comorbidities, including ESRD, dependent on hemodialysis to manage spasticity. However, a careful evaluation and discussion among the multidisciplinary team managing the patient's morbidities and patient is required to assess the risks and benefits of ITB therapy to allow the patient to make an informed decision.