Baclofen is a muscle relaxant that can be used to treat severe spasticity. In intrathecal baclofen therapy, your surgeon implants a pump that delivers baclofen directly into your spinal canal. Your doctor will program the pump so that you get baclofen a particular schedule.
Intrathecal baclofen therapy can be used for spasticity caused by:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cerebral palsy
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Leukodystrophy