Abstract
Spasticity is a common complication after spinal cord injury, for which treatment has been difficult. Physical therapy, oral baclofen and another treatments are not so effective, but spasticity can be treated relatively easily by ITB (intrathecal baclofen) therapy. We attempted one shot intrathecal injection of 50μg baclofen for six cases. In all cases, spasticity was dramatically reduced and the quality of life improved, resulting in high patient satisfaction. For three out of six cases, we performed implantation of the pump system (ITB therapy). Effects continued in three cases and they were followed up over a long term.
