Bmc Musculoskel Dis
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Bmc Musculoskel Dis · Jun 2002
Long-term experience with implanted intrathecal drug administration systems for failed back syndrome and chronic mechanical low back pain.
Continuous intrathecal drug delivery has been shown in open studies to improve pain and quality of life in those with intractable back pain who have had spinal surgery. There is limited data on long term effects and and even less for patients with mechanical back pain without prior spinal surgery. ⋯ We conclude that spinal drug administration systems appear to be of benefit in alleviating pain in the failed back syndrome and chronic mechanical low back pain but need to be examined prospectively.