• Pain management · Jan 2015

    Intrathecal drug delivery for pain: a clinical guide and future directions.

    • Jason E Pope and Timothy R Deer.
    • Summit Pain Alliance, 392 Tesconi Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 USA.
    • Pain Manag. 2015 Jan 1; 5 (3): 175-83.

    AbstractIntrathecal infusion of medications allows for a direct delivery of agents to the receptors in which they act. This method of treatment is indicated in severe chronic pain of cancer or noncancer origin. In recent years, the use of these devices has increased and the general pain physician, referring doctor and concerned parties such as insurers, needs a better understanding of safety and efficacy. This article is an overview of this therapeutic option and also provides an update on new innovations and forward thinking approaches at improving patient selection and appropriateness of use.

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