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KMID : 1022820150060020040
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Journal of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology
2015 Volume.6 No. 2 p.40 ~ p.43
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Significant Improvement of Spasticity with Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Implantation in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis
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Hyun Hye-Sook
Kim Su-Hyun
Jeong In-Hye
Kim Jae-Hyun
Kim Dae-Hyun
Kim Ho-Jin
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Abstract
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Spasticity is one of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that increasingly impairs function and quality of life as the disease progresses. It is a complex problem that can lead to disability and secondary complications such as pressure sores and contractures. Therapeutic options include oral medications, but these have limited effectiveness and often cause side effects that limit dose titration. In carefully selected patients, intrathecal baclofen can reduce spasticity and improve patient function and comfort with fewer side effects than oral medications. Herein, we describe a patient with MS whose symptoms of spasticity improved remarkably following intrathecal baclofen pump implantation. This article illustrates that intrathecal baclofen pump implantation is a useful symptomatic treatment choice in MS patients with severe spasticity.
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KEYWORD
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Multiple sclerosis, Spasticity, Intrathecal, Baclofen
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