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Special Considerations and Assessment in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

By August 29, 2018No Comments
2018 Aug;29(3):473-481. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2018.03.003. Epub 2018 May 8.

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive autoimmune neurologic disorder that may affect any region of the central nervous system. Spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis can be debilitating and detrimental to the function and quality of life of patients. Treatment options include oral medications, chemodenervation, physical therapy, and modalities. Cannabinoids in the form of a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol oro-mucosal spray has been shown to be effective in addressing spasticity in multiple sclerosis. Successful treatment of spasticity will be integrated, multimodal, and individualized.

KEYWORDS:

Botulinum toxin; Cannabinoids; Multiple sclerosis; Spasticity