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baclofen and Contracture

baclofen has been researched along with Contracture in 5 studies

Contracture: Prolonged shortening of the muscle or other soft tissue around a joint, preventing movement of the joint.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Intrathecal baclofen infusion (IBI) is an effective treatment for spasticity secondary to cerebral palsy (CP)."7.70Intrathecal baclofen infusion and subsequent orthopedic surgery in patients with spastic cerebral palsy. ( Albright, AL; Gerszten, PC; Johnstone, GF, 1998)
"During the 1990s three new techniques to reduce spasticity and dystonia in children with cerebral palsy (CP) were introduced in southern Sweden: selective dorsal rhizotomy, continuous intrathecal baclofen infusion and botulinum toxin treatment."3.73Prevention of severe contractures might replace multilevel surgery in cerebral palsy: results of a population-based health care programme and new techniques to reduce spasticity. ( Andersson, S; Düppe, H; Hägglund, G; Lauge-Pedersen, H; Nordmark, E; Pedertsen, HL; Westbom, L, 2005)
"Intrathecal baclofen infusion (IBI) is an effective treatment for spasticity secondary to cerebral palsy (CP)."3.70Intrathecal baclofen infusion and subsequent orthopedic surgery in patients with spastic cerebral palsy. ( Albright, AL; Gerszten, PC; Johnstone, GF, 1998)
"These contractures were corrected sufficiently."1.28[Treatment concepts of tertiary damage of the locomotor system after craniocerebral trauma]. ( Frischhut, B; Saltuari, L, 1992)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's3 (60.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hägglund, G1
Andersson, S1
Düppe, H1
Lauge-Pedersen, H1
Pedertsen, HL1
Nordmark, E1
Westbom, L1
Parziale, JR1
Akelman, E1
Herz, DA1
Gerszten, PC1
Albright, AL1
Johnstone, GF1
Saltuari, L1
Frischhut, B1
Azouvi, P1
Roby-Brami, A1
Tougeron, A1
Bussel, B1

Reviews

1 review available for baclofen and Contracture

ArticleYear
Spasticity: pathophysiology and management.
    Orthopedics, 1993, Volume: 16, Issue:7

    Topics: Baclofen; Contracture; Humans; Muscle Spasticity; Nerve Block; Physical Therapy Modalities; Reflex,

1993

Other Studies

4 other studies available for baclofen and Contracture

ArticleYear
Prevention of severe contractures might replace multilevel surgery in cerebral palsy: results of a population-based health care programme and new techniques to reduce spasticity.
    Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B, 2005, Volume: 14, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Dyskinesia Agents; Baclofen; Botulinum Toxins; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Child, Preschool; Contrac

2005
Intrathecal baclofen infusion and subsequent orthopedic surgery in patients with spastic cerebral palsy.
    Journal of neurosurgery, 1998, Volume: 88, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Baclofen; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Child, Preschool; Contracture; Femur; Follow-Up

1998
[Treatment concepts of tertiary damage of the locomotor system after craniocerebral trauma].
    Der Orthopade, 1992, Volume: 21, Issue:5

    Topics: Anesthetics, Local; Baclofen; Brain Damage, Chronic; Brain Injuries; Catheters, Indwelling; Combined

1992
[Antispastic treatment of paraplegic patients].
    La Revue du praticien, 1988, Oct-27, Volume: 38, Issue:25

    Topics: Baclofen; Contracture; Dantrolene; Diazepam; Humans; Muscle Spasticity; Nursing Care; Paraplegia

1988