Pain intervention
Implantable Pumps for Spinal Drug Infusion
The Implantable Intrathecal Pump is an advanced continuous medication delivery system intended for the treatment of severe chronic pain and certain neurological disorders, especially in patients who have not achieved adequate control with conventional treatments.
This system allows drugs to be administered directly into the cerebrospinal fluid through a thin intrathecal catheter, achieving a more precise therapeutic effect with significantly lower doses and reducing, in many cases, the side effects associated with oral or systemic medication.
Intrathecal therapy may be indicated in patients with:
- Chronic cancer pain
- Severe neuropathic pain
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Refractory spinal pain
- Spasticity of neurological origin
- Spinal cord injuries and certain neurological diseases
The implant is performed in an operating room under strict sterile conditions, usually using deep sedation and local anesthesia to ensure maximum patient comfort and safety.
The system consists of:
- A thin intrathecal catheter placed in the spinal canal
- An implantable pump usually placed under the skin of the abdomen
The infusion pump delivers medication continuously and on a programmed basis directly to the central nervous system using high-precision technology.
The infusion pump can be programmed and adjusted individually using external telemetry control, allowing the treatment to be adapted to the clinical needs of each patient.
Maintenance and Quality of Life
The system requires periodic checks to monitor the operation of the infusion pump and to perform the scheduled refilling of the medication using minimally invasive procedures.
Intrathecal therapy can allow a significant improvement in pain control, functionality, and quality of life in carefully selected patients, reducing in many cases the need for high doses of systemic medication.
At VERTEBRA SpinePain & Regenerative SURGERY CENTERS we have a specialized unit in advanced neuromodulation and interventional pain treatment, offering high-precision implantable therapies for patients with complex chronic pain and refractory neurological pathologies.
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