Managing chronic pain can be a challenge, but MTV IR can help. We offer advanced procedures like Pain Pumps and Spinal Stimulators that have been proven to be highly effective for carefully selected patients whose severe pain persists despite prior treatment efforts.

Our pain pump procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from chronic pain issues. Unlike oral pain medications that diffuse throughout the entire body, causing the need for higher doses to achieve the desired effect, pain pumps are a safe and effective alternative. They allow for pain medicine to be delivered precisely to the source of the pain, resulting in optimal pain management and better quality of life.

The procedure includes implanting a pump under the skin of the abdomen, with a catheter precisely placed in the spine where the pain originates. This allows medication to be delivered directly into the spinal fluid, offering potent pain relief with lower doses and reduced side effects compared to traditional methods.

This drastically cuts down the dose of medication that is needed, and the medication often provides even better pain relief with much fewer side effects.

Depending on the individual patient’s requirements, the pump typically undergoes a refill process every 1 to 3 months. This replenishment involves inserting a needle through the skin and puncturing a diaphragm on the pump’s surface. This simple procedure allows for the administration of various pain medications, including combinations, directly into the spinal fluid via the pump.

One of the significant advantages of this system is its subcutaneous placement, which greatly reduces the risk of infection. Moreover, because the entire system resides beneath the skin, patients can maintain full mobility and engage in their regular activities without restrictions. This freedom allows individuals to lead active lifestyles while effectively managing their pain.