Therapeutic Options and Clinical Considerations in the Management of Spasticity : Episode 5

Opinion

Video

July 9, 2024

Treatment Options for Spasticity

Author(s):

Khashayar Dashtipour, MD, PhD,Francois Bethoux, MD

A panel of experts discuss treatment options available for spasticity as well as when patients should be treated with pharmacological options.

EP: 1.Definition and Pathophysiology of Spasticity

EP: 2.Changes in Presentation of Spasticity Over Time

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

EP: 4.Factors Influencing Treatment Choice in Spasticity

EP: 5.Treatment Options for Spasticity

EP: 6.Planning Spasticity Treatment Based on Patient Goals

EP: 7.Defining Severe Spasticity

EP: 8.Intrathecal Baclofen for Management of Severe Spasticity

EP: 9.Baclofen Pump for Treatment of Severe Spasticity

EP: 10.Managing Safety Concerns with ITB Pump

EP: 11.Ideal Candidates for ITB Pump

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

EP: 13.ITB Pump for Spasticity: Surveillance Registry Findings

EP: 14.Practical Considerations when Using ITB Pump for Spasticity

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

EP: 16.Trends in Treatment of Spasticity

EP: 17.Advice for Clinicians Treating Spasticity

Discuss treatment options available for spasticity. How is spasticity managed upon initial clinical presentation?
When should patients be treated with pharmacological options? Surgical options?
Botulinum toxin (BT) injections are used widely to treat focal spasticity. When and in which patients are BT injections recommended?
When would you use or need multiple approaches to treat spasticity?

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