Vertebral fracture is common in patients with osteoporosis, and has a marked effect on quality of life (QOL). Chronic pain can occur in patients who have experienced multiple fractures; however, ...

Credit: Getty Images. Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the impact of an implantable pump on opioid consumption in patients with chronic noncancer pain. Use of an ...

MOUNT OLIVE, N.J., July 17, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Flowonix Medical, Inc., announced today that initial patients implanted during the clinical study with the Prometra implantable intrathecal ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pain is one of the most common problems for cancer patients. They often struggle to find relief or with side effects from the powerful narcotics often used for pain. There's an ...

Reports of pump failure, dosing errors, as well as other possible safety issues have prompted the Agency to issue the alert to make prescribers aware of the dangers associated with using medications ...

Use of intrathecal morphine during surgery or labor significantly increases the risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), pruritus, and urinary retention, according to a meta-analysis.

high-frequency spinal cord stimulation controller Intrathecal drug delivery systems and spinal cord stimulation have shown promise for the treatment of cancer pain in initial studies. Cancer-related ...