Intrathecal
Baclofen Therapy (ITB)
Intrathecal
delivery of baclofen via an implantable pump is a safe and effective
therapy for the management of spasticity of both spinal and cerebral
origin.
INTRATHECAL
BACLOFEN THERAPY
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SPASTICITY
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM |
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ITB PATIENT
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ITB GOAL SETTING |
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ITB SCREENING
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ITB IMPLANTATION |
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ITB EFFECTIVENESS |
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ITB COMPLICATIONS |
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ITB MANAGEMENT |
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ITB FAQ |
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ORTHOPEDIC
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ITB COSTS |
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ITB LINKS |
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- I
would like to acknowledge sources that were utilized (borrowed
more than liberally from) to obtain information contained in
this web site:- lecture notes and course material from:
Kathy Albany,
P.T.
Leland Albright,
M.D.
Elie Elovic,M.D.
Donald Leslie,
M.D.
Barry Russman,
M.D.
Saud Sadiq, M.D.
Joanne Schlueter,
R.N.
Steven Schiff,
M.D.
David Simpson,
M.D.
Michael Turner,
M.D.
Joe Vlavka, P.T.
... and Numerous
Other Web Sites and published articles.
- In addition,
I would like to acknowledge that the special help in training
in the use of ITB therapy received from Dr. Saud Sadiq and his
constant encouragement, as well as the support received from
the staff from Medtronic Inc. was also greatly appreciated.
Mark Gudesblatt
M.D.
South
Shore Neurologic Associates
Bay
Shore, New York
