Worsening spasticity due to catheter breakage during intrathecal baclofen therapy: a case report

Abstract Background Intrathecal baclofen therapy can substantially improve symptoms in patients with severe spasticity owing to traumatic spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral paresis, or tethered cord syndrome. Problems associated with intrathecal catheters include migration, laceration,...

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Main Authors: Yasutaka Takagi, Hiroshi Yamada, Hidehumi Ebara, Hiroyuki Hayashi, Hiroyuki Inatani, Yuta Nakamura, Ryo Sugihara, Aki Nakanami, Kenji Kagechika, Tetsutaro Yahata, Satoru Demura
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05045-0
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