Intrathecal baclofen in the treatment of painful, disabling spasms in Friedreich's ataxia

Mov Disord. 2005 Jun;20(6):758-9. doi: 10.1002/mds.20405.

Abstract

We report on the case of a patient suffering from Friedreich's ataxia (FA) with very painful and disabling spasms that were improved markedly by intrathecal baclofen infusion. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an intrathecal baclofen-delivering pump implantation in an FA patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Baclofen / therapeutic use*
  • Electromyography / methods
  • Friedreich Ataxia / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscle Relaxants, Central / therapeutic use*
  • Pain / drug therapy*
  • Pain / etiology
  • Spasm / drug therapy*
  • Spasm / etiology
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Muscle Relaxants, Central
  • Baclofen