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Hundreds of thousands of people like you are getting pain relief from a Medtronic pain therapy. Read how some of them are living their lives with more joy and less pain.

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Ramiro: Drug delivery therapy

After cutting nerves in his finger during a work accident, Ramiro's life became a nightmare. He could no longer work, and even sleeping was painful. With the help of drug delivery therapy, Ramiro is back to enjoying his life, able to walk, run and drive. Today, he reports, "My quality of life has improved greatly."


Rob

Rob: Drug delivery therapy

A work accident that caused three ruptured discs made it difficult for Rob to work and enjoy his family and social life. After twenty years of injections, physical therapy, and surgeries finally led to drug delivery therapy, Rob says that he's back to enjoying activities with his family and being productive at work.

Melanie

Melanie: Neurostimulation therapy

After a fusion operation on Melanie's neck and lower back surgery, scar tissue formed on her sciatic nerve, causing chronic pain down her legs and into her feet. Neurostimulation therapy relieved her pain and helped Melanie significantly decrease her pain medications. Today, she's thrilled to say, "I have my life back."


Last updated: 11 Mar 2010

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