Proven Results
Medtronic Pain Therapies may help you manage your pain, restore your ability to do everyday activities, decrease your needs for oral pain medications and improve your quality of life. 1-3
U.S. FDA approved
Medtronic neurostimulators and drug pumps are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The first neurostimulator was approved in 1984 and the first programmable implantable drug pump was approved for the treatment of chronic pain in 1991.
420,000 people like you
Since Medtronic made these therapies available, more than 420,000 people suffering from chronic pain have chosen a Medtronic pain therapy.
Studied in many clinical studies worldwide4
Our pain therapies have been studied in clinical trials worldwide. Some of these trials look at the cost effectiveness of Medtronic Pain Therapies and quality of life improvement.
World leader in pain therapies
Medtronic has been developing pain therapies for more than 35 years—longer than any other medical device company. Our medical technologies for pain management and other illnesses help make it possible for millions of people to resume everyday activities, return to work and live better. A life is improved every 5 seconds around the world with Medtronic technology.
Covered by most insurance providers and Medicare
Both therapies are covered by many insurance companies and Medicare. If you decide a Medtronic pain therapy is right for you, your doctor will work with you to get approval from your insurance company.
References
- Kumar K, Taylor RS, Jacques, et. al. Spinal cord stimulation versus conventional medical management for neuropathic pain: a multicentre randomized controlled trial in patients with failed back surgery syndrome. Pain. 2007;132:179-188.
- Deer T, Chapple I, Classen A, et. al. Intrathecal drug delivery for treatment of chronic low back pain; report from the National Outcomes Registry for Low Back Pain. Pain Med. 2004; 5:6-13.
- Winkelmüller M, Winkelmüller W. Long-term effects of continuous intrathecal opioid treatment of chronic pain of nonmalignant etiology. J Neurosurg. 1996; 85:458-467.
- Turner JA, Loseser JD, Deyo RA, Sanders SB. Spinal cord stimulation for patients with failed back surgery syndrome or complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review of effectiveness and complications. Pain. 2004; 108:137-147.
