BACLOFEN PUMP PART 2



Another item regarding the Baclofen pump that I forgot to mention is that spasticity may improve with the medication but that muscle contractures need orthopedic intervention.

It seemed logical to us that with Evan being so young, if we could intervene with her high tone, she might be prevented having to have so many orthopedic surgeries for contractures. We also see it as an opportunity to give her a greater chance to develop volitional use of her body since the abnormal reflexes aren't quite as strong as before.

Between this surgery and orthopedic corrective surgeries, this seems the lesser of two evils.

Sincerely,
Joan