Practitioners from around the country who have extensive experience in intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy gathered in early 2004 to develop best-practice guidelines for ITB therapy. Discussion ...

Intrathecal baclofen therapy (ITB) is a specialized treatment used to manage severe spasticity, particularly in patients with conditions such as cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries.

A progressive disease such as multiple sclerosis might be better managed using an intervention that can escalate as the disease advances, such as an intrathecal baclofen pump. The areas of the ...