Intrathecal baclofen therapy in children with cerebral palsy: efficacy and complications.

Objectives: To describe the efficacy of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy in the management of spasticity in young children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to identify risk factors for complications.

Design: Consecutive case series of 25 implanted ITB delivery systems during a 48-month period.

Setting: Pediatric specialty hospital and outpatient department.