Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome following posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis: a case report

Pedro Fernandes; Lori Dolan; Stuart L Weinstein

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Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome following posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis: a case report

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Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome following posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis: a case report

Pedro Fernandes, Lori Dolan and Stuart L Weinstein

The Iowa orthopaedic journal, Vol.28, pp.77-80

2008

PMCID: PMC2603354

PMID: 19223953

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Abstract

Because of the increased number of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy, we report a clinical case of withdrawal. We hope to make physicians aware of this potentially serious complication where signs and symptoms may be difficult to interpret due to population characteristics.

Injections, Spinal

Spinal Fusion - methods

Muscle Relaxants, Central - administration & dosage

Infusion Pumps, Implantable

Administration, Oral

Baclofen - administration & dosage

Humans

Substance Withdrawal Syndrome

Baclofen - adverse effects

Scoliosis - surgery

Adolescent

Female

Muscle Relaxants, Central - adverse effects

Details

Title: Subtitle: Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal syndrome following posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis: a case report
Creators: Pedro Fernandes - University Hospital Santa Maria, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lisbon, Portugal. pfpcm@iol.pt
Lori Dolan
Stuart L Weinstein
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Iowa orthopaedic journal, Vol.28, pp.77-80
Publisher: Dept. of Orthopaedics, The University of Iowa; United States
PMID: 19223953
PMCID: PMC2603354
ISSN: 1541-5457
eISSN: 1555-1377
Language: English
Date published: 2008
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Record Identifier: 9984040541202771

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