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Opinion|Videos|July 23, 2024

Baclofen Pump for Treatment of Severe Spasticity

Author(s)Khashayar Dashtipour, MD, PhD, Francois Bethoux, MD, Jennifer Smith, PA

A panel of experts discuss how intrathecal baclofen ITB pumps have changed over time.

Episodes in this series

Video 1 - 4 KOLs are feature in, "Definition and Pathophysiology of Spasticity"

EP. 1 Definition and Pathophysiology of Spasticity

Video 2 - 4 KOLs are feature in, "Changes in Presentation of Spasticity Over Time"

EP. 2 Changes in Presentation of Spasticity Over Time

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 3 Impact of Spasticity of Patient and Caregiver’s Quality of Life

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 4 Factors Influencing Treatment Choice in Spasticity

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 5 Treatment Options for Spasticity

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 6 Planning Spasticity Treatment Based on Patient Goals

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 7 Defining Severe Spasticity

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 8 Intrathecal Baclofen for Management of Severe Spasticity

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 9 Baclofen Pump for Treatment of Severe Spasticity

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 10 Managing Safety Concerns with ITB Pump

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 11 Ideal Candidates for ITB Pump

4 KOLs are featured in this series.

EP. 12 Long-term Data with ITB Pumps for Spasticity

A panel of 4 experts on spasticity

EP. 13 ITB Pump for Spasticity: Surveillance Registry Findings

A panel of 4 experts on spasticity

EP. 14 Practical Considerations when Using ITB Pump for Spasticity

A panel of 4 experts on spasticity

EP. 15 Potential for Use of ITB Pump Earlier in Spasticity

A panel of 4 experts on spasticity

EP. 16 Trends in Treatment of Spasticity

A panel of 4 experts on spasticity

EP. 17 Advice for Clinicians Treating Spasticity

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How have the design, programmability, and safety features of Intrathecal baclofen pumps changed over time?

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