Occurrence of adverse events in chronic intrathecal baclofen infusion: a one-year follow-up study of 158 adults

Occurrence of adverse events in chronic intrathecal baclofen infusion: a one-year follow-up study of 158 adults. Léo Borrini, Djamel Bensmail, Jean-Baptiste Thiebaut, Caroline Hugeron, Célia Rech, Claire Jourdan; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Available online 6 January 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2013.12.019

The objective is to assess the frequency and types of adverse events (AEs) related to intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy in adults, and associated risk factors.

Keywords: Baclofen, Implantable pump, Spasticity, Adverse event