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Intrathecal baclofen in the management of spasticity due to cerebral palsy.

Vloeberghs M, Keetley R, Morton R

Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK. Michael.vloeberghs@nottingham.ac.uk

Intrathecal baclofen is a cornerstone in the treatment of spasticity in children. However, further research is required to set criteria for treatment. This paper offers insight into the national act on baclofen and the experience at the Nottingham University Hospital.

Published 9 August 2005 in Pediatr Rehabil, 8(3): 172-9.
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