Intra-articular corticosteroid injections for care of hip dislocations in cerebral palsy adults

Autor: Isabelle Laffont, Christian Hérisson, Yann Thouvenin, E. Galano, C. Anquetil, Bertrand Coulet, A.-L. Cif, Jérôme Cottalorda
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 54
ISSN: 1877-0657
DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2011.07.913
Popis: bjective.– To study efficacity and tolerance of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) in heelchair-dependent adults with cerebral palsy. atients and methods.– Retrospective analysis and clinical examination of 25 heelchair-dependent adults with cerebral palsy implanted for ITB treatment etween 1999 and 2009 in the west of France. esults.– Intratecal baclofen improved spasticity and facilitated sitting and nuring. There was an effect of ITB on motor disorders and pain. 80% of patients ith BIT were satisfied; the others reported side effects rather than the absence of ffect. Complications occurred in 32% of patients and requiring discontinuation r pump removal in 16%. onclusions.– Development of ITB in this indication is probable and warrants etter understanding of the pharmacological effect on movement disorders and ain. The use of Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) and of Caregiver Questionnaire ould be helpful for evaluating the efficiency of ITB.
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