Combined treatment with BTX-A and ITB for spasticity: case report

Tenn Med. 2007 Oct;100(10):41-2, 44.

Abstract

One woman with profound mental retardation and spasticity living in a public residential developmental center was treated with intrathecal baclofen therapy and botulinum toxin type A injections. After one year of regular injections, extension across the right elbow increased 49 degrees. After one year of ITB, range of motion for left hip abduction increased 28 degrees; right hip abduction 9 degrees; left hip flexion 3 degrees; right hip flexion 1 degree; right knee flexion 31 degrees. Our case demonstrates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in order to ease care and prevent complications. Expanded investigations should be carried out to evaluate the efficacy of combined therapy in patients with mental retardation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Baclofen / administration & dosage*
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / administration & dosage*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps, Implantable
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Injections, Spinal / instrumentation
  • Muscle Relaxants, Central / administration & dosage*
  • Muscle Spasticity / drug therapy*
  • Neuromuscular Agents / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Muscle Relaxants, Central
  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A
  • Baclofen