Brain and nerve = Shinkei kenkyū no shinpo
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Continuous infusion of intrathecal baclofen (ITB), via implanted pump, is a powerful tool in the management of severe spasticity in neurological disorders. The advantages of ITB therapy are that it is non-destructive, reversible, and programmable, allowing for neuromodulation. ⋯ Few complications and adverse effects were reported. ITB therapy appears to be a promising treatment to improve residual motor control in patients with severe spasticity.