Children appear to be at higher risk for complications than adults when using intrathecal baclofen (ITB). ITB therapy is a safe and effective treatment for severe spasticity in the pediatric population, but does have a 31% rate of complications requiring surgical management over a 3-year treatment period.

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric