Effect of Baclofen on Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury:136 Cases Report
- VernacularTitle:Baclofen治疗脊髓损伤后痉挛的疗效观察
- Author:
Genlin LIU
;
Jianjun LI
;
Hongjun ZHOU
;
Ying ZHENG
;
Chunxia HAO
;
Jiacong WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spinal cord injury, spasticity, Baclofen, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(1):77-78
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the antispasticity effect of Baclofen on spasticity in spinal cord injured patients.Methods 136 cases were treated with Baclofen administration for at least 2 months.They were assessed with revised Ashworth Scale.Results The spasticity was reduced 1 grade in average in 131 cases.Conclusion Baclofen shows a good antispasticity effect on spasticity in spinal cord injury with different age,sex,duration of postinjury,level or completeness of injury.No hepatic or renal side-effects have been found.
