What is Medtronic Neurological Implanted Device (Baclofen Pump)?
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TYPES:Generic: Implantation
The intrathecal baclofen pump system is the way doctors give baclofen directly into the spinal fluid. The system consists of a catheter (a small, flexible tube) and a pump. The pump, a round metal disc, about one inch thick and three inches in diameter, is surgically placed under the skin.
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How do members experience Medtronic Neurological Implanted Device (Baclofen Pump)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 13 | 13 | |
| Spasticity | 7 | 0 | |
| Cerebral palsy | 1 | 0 | |
| Hereditary spastic paraplegia | 1 | 1 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weakness in leg(s) | 2 | |
| Spinal tap headaches | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 12 |
Member evaluations
joandoe
evaluated on Jan 01, 2000
- Perceived effectiveness for Reduce spasticity: Slight
- Side effects: None
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