Ultrasound-Guided Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Refilling Method for Management of Spasticity in a Complex Clinical Case.

Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) administration is a common method in managing spasticity. The location of the reservoir fill port (RFP) is identified manually in most cases. However, it can be difficult due to a variety of factors, such as the formation of excess subcutaneous cellular tissue and scar formation overlying the RFP and rotation or inversion of the pump.

Impact of the suspension of neurogenic detrusor overactivity treatment with botulinum toxin due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed an additional pressure on health systems worldwide. Patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) were especially vulnerable to inadequate care. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the suspension of NDO treatment with Botulinum Toxin (BONT-A) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spinal cord lesions - The rehabilitation perspective.

The present study provides an overview of the spinal cord injury focusing mainly on aspects related to rehabilitation. Spinal cord injury affects young people in an active phase of life, determining severe handicaps. Most of the lesions are traumatic, caused by car accidents.