Intrathecal baclofen in dyskinetic cerebral palsy: effects on function and activity.

Meta Nyström EekKristina OlssonKarin LindhBerit AskljungMagnus PåhlmanOlle CorneliussonKate Himmelmann

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2017)

Intrathecal baclofen can affect specific aspects of functioning in dyskinetic cerebral palsy. Sitting, communication, and fine motor function improved. Dystonia and spasticity were reduced. Pain was reduced and sleep improved.

Keyphrases

cerebral palsy
chronic pain
air pollution
deep brain stimulation
early onset
pain management
neuropathic pain
physical activity
spinal cord injury
depressive symptoms