Abstract
CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the utility of intrathecal baclofen in the treatment of secondary myoclonus of spinal origin. DESIGN: Case series. SETTING: University medical center. PARTICIPANTS: Two patients with spinal myoclonus who required the use of an assistive device because of difficulty walking resulting in falls. INTERVENTIONS: Intrathecal baclofen management. OUTCOME MEASURES: Symptom management and mobility function. RESULTS: Both experienced resolution of their spinal myoclonus and became community-level ambulators without the need of an assistive device. CONCLUSION: Intrathecal baclofen is an effective treatment of secondary myoclonus of spinal origin.