Spinal Cord Stimulation and Intrathecal Pump Infusion Management in Para-Athletes: A Retrospective Case Series
The use of spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal baclofen in para-sports is not contraindicated. Only the use of intrathecal morphine requires a therapeutic use exemption. Spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal baclofen require special monitoring, considering the needs of para-athletes and the particularities of the sport they practice. Further studies will be needed to assess the sporting performance of patients implanted with spinal cord stimulation or intrathecal infusion pumps.
Authors
- Audrey Thomas
- Manon Duraffourg
- Camilla de Laurentis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1867-7899)
- Muriel Curtet
- Rayan Fawaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1212-6439)
- À Giner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8314-1172)
Institutions
- Hospices Civils de Lyon (FR)
- Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer (FR)
- Schlumberger (Ireland) (IE)
- Hôpital d'instruction des Armées Percy (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/phm.0000000000002761
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39