American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · May 2001
Case ReportsIntrathecal baclofen for spasticity caused by thrombotic stroke.
This study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of intrathecal baclofen therapy in patients who suffer spasticity after a stroke. This case involves a 64-yr-old woman whose thrombotic strokes resulted in severe left-upper and lower-limb spasticity. The patient achieved substantial functional gains as well as improved ease of care, quality of life, and cessation of narcotic use.