Baclofen Pump Program

Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Program

The Children's Mercy intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump works with patients who require a baclofen pump to treat cerebral palsy, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and spasticity disorders. Our team consists of staff from neurology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, and social work, which makes it easy for patients and families to see different providers all in a single visit.

Pump program works with patients who require a baclofen pump for treatment of muscle tone and movement disorders resulting from cerebral palsy, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and spasticity disorders. 

Our team consist of Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurosurgery, Social Work, and you.

What is a baclofen pump?

An intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump is a device that is a battery operated device that is surgically implanted to treat muscle spasticity in order to help muscles relax. With this device the baclofen is delivered directly into the spinal fluid which requires patients to have a much smaller dose than they would with oral baclofen or other oral medications.

Why choose a Baclofen pump

• Offers continuous medication delivery.

• Low maintenance outside of  clinic visits for refills and programming.

• Flexible dosing options tailored to your child's individual needs.
  
  

Who is a candidate? 

If your child has:

• Cerebral palsy.

• Brain injury/ brain dysfunction.

• Spinal cord injury.

• Other spasticity disorders.

If your child would benefit from:

• Reduced spasticity and spasms.

• Improving abnormal movements that are affecting function or daily care.

Your child will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team to better determine candidacy.