Intrathecal baclofen for the treatment of spinal myoclonus: a case series.

CONTEXT/

OBJECTIVE

To demonstrate the utility of intrathecal baclofen in the treatment of secondary myoclonus of spinal origin.

DESIGN

Case series.

SETTING

University medical center.

PARTICIPANTS

Two patients with spinal myoclonus who required the use of an assistive device because of difficulty walking resulting in falls.

INTERVENTIONS: Intrathecal baclofen management.

OUTCOME MEASURES: Symptom management and mobility function.

RESULTS

Both experienced resolution of their spinal myoclonus and became community-level ambulators without the need of an assistive device.

CONCLUSION

Intrathecal baclofen is an effective treatment of secondary myoclonus of spinal origin.