Center for Integrated Neuromodulation

Metastatic Cancer Pain Management

“In patients with active cancer-related pain, there is strong evidence that intrathecal therapy is more effective than opioid therapy delivered systemically.*”

Our practice provides surgical services for implant and repair, if necessary, of pain relieving spinal infusion pumps manufactured by Medtronic.

*Zlotchenko, G., Johnson, T., Kelson, K., 2024

Safe and Effective

Approximately 1% of eligible cancer patients are receiving appropriate “targeted drug delivery” to manage their cancer-related pain.*

 

*Zlotchenko, G., Johnson, T., Kelson, K., 2024

Can be used for patients with active metastatic disease

Also indicated for patients who have residual pain from cancer that is in remission.

Useful for neuropathic and nociceptive pain

Can be used for cancer patients who are experiencing pain associated with cancer treatment

Multidisciplinary Treatment

Dr. Burke works with palliative care and medical and radiation oncology to treat cancer pain.

Your Medtronic pump will be managed by your cancer or palliative care team, and implanted by Dr. Burke.