We’re pleased to announce that Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is now Pro Spine Pain.
We’re pleased to announce that Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is now Pro Spine Pain.
An intrathecal pain pump is a device used to treat chronic pain. When your condition doesn’t respond to conservative treatment therapies, the system of intrathecal pain pumps is useful. This method is used to deliver medications directly to the spinal cord. A pain pump is placed under the skin of the abdomen to deliver the targeted dose of medicine into the spinal cord.
Before the intrathecal pump is planted, a trial is conducted to check if the pump is effective for the patient. In the results of the trial, if the pain is reduced by 50% or more, then the pump is implanted.
With intrathecal therapy, the dosage of medication is a lot lower than oral medication, reducing the risk of side effects and serving as a more effective form of pain relief. The medications administered through these pumps are typically baclofen, clonidine, ziconotide, or opioids.
An intrathecal pump typically lasts for 5-10 years. The surgery to replace the pump is the same as the implantation procedure.
At Pro Spine & Pain, we regularly insert intrathecal pumps at all of our practices. Our physicians are board certified and specialize in pain management and/or anesthesiology, having thousands of hours of experience performing this procedure.
Before this surgery, your doctor will review your medical history and symptoms and may send you for advanced diagnostic imaging to ensure this is the best treatment for your condition.
Implantable drug delivery systems are one of the effective methods to treat chronic pain and other conditions. Additionally, people with certain neurologic illnesses can also take the benefits to relieve chronic muscle spasms. Most people with any of the following conditions can opt for the pain pump:
Intrathecal pain pumps are implanted in two phases – trial and permanent. Your doctor will do a trial first before implanting the pump permanently. In the trial, a patient is given an injection of a small dose of medicine. It is done quickly and helps the doctor find the best medicine for your pain. If the pain is decreased by at least 50%, your doctor will schedule a pump implantation.
The procedure of pump implantation is initiated after giving you general anesthesia. It usually takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete the pump implantation procedure. During the procedure, a catheter and a pump are placed in the back and under the abdomen skin, respectively. The medication flow starts as soon as the catheter is connected to the pump.
The interventional pain management physicians at Pro Spine & Pain are Ivy League-educated and trained. Recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors—a prestigious national accolade—we offer minimally invasive procedures to alleviate your pain and help you resume daily activities. Additionally, we specialize in regenerative medicine to initiate the healing process once you’re pain-free. Trusted by over 10,000 patients in Wisconsin, our team leverages multiple modalities to address your pain, including managing post-operative pain from previous surgeries. Our doctors prioritize upholding each patient’s dignity while delivering ethical and professional services.
