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Can you tell me about intrathecal baclofen pump procedure?
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A frequent procedure: Baclofen pumps are done frequently by neurosurgeons or pain specialists to help with spasticity (increased tone in the extremities).A spinal catheter is inserted into the lower spine into the lumbar space.This delivers the Baclofen around the nerves.The other end of the catheter is tunneled under the skin around the flank to the site where the pump is implanted usually on the front of the abdomen.
Answered 6/24/2014
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