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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2011; 09(02): 221-225
DOI: 10.3233/JPN-2011-0460
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Synergetic effect of intrathecal baclofen and deep brain stimulation in treating dystonia

Yasser Awaad
a   Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
b   Department of Pediatric Neurology, Neurosciences Centre, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Tamer Rizk
b   Department of Pediatric Neurology, Neurosciences Centre, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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17 April 2010

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30 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Dystonia is a syndrome of sustained muscular contractions of opposing muscles with various etiologies. The currently available symptomatic treatment strategies are quite effective for some of the various types of dystonia. They help in decreasing involuntary movements, correcting abnormal posture, preventing contractures, reducing pain, improving function and quality of life. Intrathecal baclofen and deep brain stimulation were proved to be fairly effective in controlling dystonia when used separately. We are reporting a synergetic effect of intrathecal baclofen and deep brain stimulation when used simultaneously in two cases of primary generalized dystonia with excellent control of dystonia.

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Dystonia - intrathecal baclofen - deep brain stimulation