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The intrathecal pain pump is one of the most advanced pain management surgery for neck or back pain. Chronic pain may affect daily activities and this can be a long-term pain relief solution. Since the process of intrathecal pain pump uses a pump filled with medication, it needs to be refilled or changed. This is known as the intrathecal pain pump refill. At Prime Surgery, our doctors can do the needful for you.
After the refill, we will closely monitor your response to the medication to ensure optimal pain relief
When it comes to expert pain relief solutions, Prime Surgery could be the right choice for you. Wondering how we can assist with your needs?
Is this your first time with pain management treatment? You may have various questions regarding the procedure. Here we have answered a few of these:
The intrathecal pain pump contains medication in the pump which is gradually injected into the body. Over time, the medication exhausts. This is when the medication in the pump needs to be refilled.
This procedure of refilling the pump is performed under local anesthesia. A thin needle is used to inject the medication into the pump.
You may only feel a pinch of pain during the process. This is because the area is already numbed with anesthesia.
Yes, usually after 3-5 years of the surgery, the patient may be required to replace the intrathecal pain pump to restore the efficacy of the pump.
The charges for minimally invasive surgery may differ depending on the condition of the patient. To learn more about the charges, surgery procedure, and surgery duration, you may connect with us today!
In this surgery, local anesthesia is given to the patient prior to providing a steroid injection. Hence, it reduces the pain during the process.
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