Intrathecal Pump Implant Treatment in India
About Intrathecal Pump Implant
Key Highlights
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Delivers medication directly to the spinal fluid for targeted, effective relief.Uses much lower drug doses than oral medications, reducing systemic side effects.Programmable pump allows for precise, adjustable dosing tailored to patient needs.Provides continuous, 24/7 symptom management for consistent quality of life.Offers a reversible treatment option for chronic pain or severe spasticity.
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic, severe pain (e.g., from failed back surgery, complex regional pain syndrome, cancer) unresponsive to other treatments.
- Severe spasticity (muscle stiffness and spasms) due to conditions like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury.
- Intractable pain where high doses of oral opioids cause debilitating side effects.
- Selected cases of dystonia or other movement disorders.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation and imaging studies (like MRI) of the spine.
- A successful trial injection of medication into the intrathecal space to confirm effectiveness.
- Review and adjustment of current medications, especially blood thinners, as directed by your doctor.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery as per hospital protocol.
- Discussion of anesthesia options and signing of informed consent forms.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or within the pump/catheter system.
- Bleeding, spinal fluid leak, or headache.
- Catheter-related issues like kinking, blockage, or dislodgement.
- Pump malfunction, battery failure, or medication side effects (e.g., respiratory depression).
- Allergic reaction to the implanted materials or the medication.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, pain control, and pump programming.
- Avoid heavy lifting, bending, or twisting for several weeks to allow the incision and catheter to heal.
- Keep the incision sites clean and dry; watch for signs of infection like redness or fever.
- Attend follow-up appointments for pump refills (every 1-6 months) and dosage adjustments.
- Gradually resume normal activities as approved by your neurosurgeon, with full recovery taking several weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-4 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering intrathecal pump implant in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for intrathecal pump implant in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Cytecare Hospital, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform intrathecal pump implant. MediFyr helps you compare neurosurgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for intrathecal pump implant compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Intrathecal Pump Implant in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing intrathecal pump implant.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Ishaan Mehta, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Ishaan Mehta, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had his life upended by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in his right leg following a minor ankle fracture. For three years, he endured relentless, burning pain described as 'hot lava' in his limb, along with extreme sensitivity to touch and temperature changes. Oral medications caused severe drowsiness and cognitive fog, making it impossible to work or fully engage with his family. His neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended an intrathecal pump implant to deliver a precise, low dose of pain medication directly to his spinal fluid, bypassing systemic side effects. Ishaan was terrified of spinal surgery but desperate for relief. The implantation procedure went smoothly, and after a short hospital stay for dose titration, he went home. Within weeks, his pain was reduced by 70%. The constant background agony was gone, replaced by a manageable discomfort. Emotionally, he transformed from a withdrawn, irritable shadow of himself, filled with guilt over missing his children's milestones, to a re-engaged father and husband. He describes the pump as 'getting my soul back', it didn't erase his condition, but it gave him his life back.
Neurosurgeons for Intrathecal Pump Implant
Explore experienced neurosurgeons who regularly perform intrathecal pump implant and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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