WHAT IS INTRATHECAL PUMP OR SPINAL PUMP?
Spinal pump is a medicine containing device which is fitted inside the body . This device is connected with a catheter (a very minute tube) which delivers a very small quantity of drug directly into the CSF (Fluid around the spinal cord).
Where it can be used?
It is indicated in conditions where oral medications or other modalities of treatment are not working. Commonly, it is used in cancer pain where we use morphine and in spasticity where we use baclofen in the spinal pump. These pumps have a capacity of 20 ml to 60 ml.