What Doctors Say
Dr. Eric Grigsby, a Pain Management Specialist in California, shares his thoughts about drug delivery therapy and neurostimulation therapy.
Dr. Grigsby talks about the goals of providing drug delivery therapy.
Dr. Grigsby explains the differences between drug delivery therapy and oral medication.
Dr. Grigsby describes good candidates for drug delivery therapy.
Dr. Grigsby talks about the goals of providing neurostimulation therapy.
Dr. Grigsby explains what happens during the screening period for neurostimulation therapy.
Here's what other doctors from around the US say about Medtronic Pain Therapies.
"The procedures are backed by good science that supports efficacy and safety and have been reviewed and approved by the FDA for many years."
– Dr. David Caraway, Pain Management Specialist, West Virginia
"The goals of providing drug delivery therapy are simply an improvement in quality of life."
– Dr. David Schultz, Pain Management Specialist, Minnesota
"Often patients come to me from other pain physicians or family practice physicians. They have tried conservative treatments which failed or have not lived up to expectations. I explain that now we’re going to consider more advanced pain therapies such as SCS and IDD."
"Although the pain may not go completely away with these therapies, it should be improved significantly. Our ultimate goal is to improve quality of life using advanced pain therapies to achieve those goals."
"These therapies can be life changing."
– Dr. Joshua Wellington, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana
Because Medtronic Pain Therapies are surgically placed, surgical complications such as infections are possible. Device complications can also occur and may require surgery. Please talk to your doctor to fully understand the risks and benefits. For a complete list of adverse events that have been associated with Medtronic Pain Therapies, please refer to the important safety information for drug delivery and neurostimulation.
The doctors listed on this page are paid by Medtronic as consultants. Medtronic asked for their statements regarding their experience with neurostimulation and drug delivery therapy.