Look Before You Leap: When ITB Pumps Fail

Abstract

A 32-year-old male presented with uncontrolled hip flexor spasms. He suffered a spinal cord injury and was put on an intrathecal baclofen pump. Despite escalating doses, his spasticity was not controlled. On further investigation, femur neck fractures were found. One should find all the triggers for spasticity before inserting a pump.

Keywords

• intrathecal baclofen
• spasticity
• spinal cord injury