On July 1, 2011, I had surgery which is a Baclofen Pump which is an intrathecal pump which is a medical device used to deliver medications directly into the space between the spinal cord and the protective sheath surrounding the spinal cord.
My next surgery for the Baclofen Pump replacement is 2017. I have to get the pump replaced every 5-7 years for the rest of my life.
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Coping with Cerebral Palsy (My Story)
Non-FictionCerebral Palsy is a medical condition and a common birth defect. It is caused by damage to the brain and can occur during pregnancy, childbirth, or after birth up to about age three. CP is not an infectious disease and is not contagious. Most cases...
