Twenty-one patients received their first pump during the first 5 years (1993-1997) and 29 had their original implant during the second 5 years (1998-2002) of the 10-year experience. Thirteen ...

This therapy involves the delivery of baclofen, a muscle relaxant, directly into the cerebrospinal fluid via an implanted pump. While ITB can significantly improve quality of life by reducing ...

Information collected about functional outcome was based on goals established before pump implant. Goals were determined by a collaboration of patient, caregivers, family and friends, therapists ...