Managing severe lower limb spasticity in multiple sclerosis: does intrathecal phenol have a role?
Author
Jarrett, Louise
Nandi, P.
Thompson, A. J.
Date
2002-12Journal
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatryType
Journal ArticleEvaluation Studies
Publisher
BMJRights
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Established treatment options for managing severe lower limb spasticity and associated pain are of limited value in people with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS). This has resulted in a resurgence of the use of lumbar intrathecal phenol injection (IP). The aim of this study was to investigate the authors' experience with IP.