Intrathecal Pump(ITP) Implantation, Washington

An Intrathecal Pain Pump (ITP) is a small, implantable device that delivers medication directly into the spinal fluid (intrathecal space) to manage severe, chronic pain. By bypassing the digestive system and targeting the pain receptors at the spinal cord, it allows for significantly lower medication doses, often 1/300th of oral amounts, while achieving more effective relief with fewer side effects. This treatment is commonly used for conditions like cancer-related pain, failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and other nerve-related or chronic spinal pain disorders.

We specialize in providing this advanced pain management option to patients who have not responded well to conventional therapies. We start with a comprehensive evaluation to ensure you’re a suitable candidate for ITP procedure. If appropriate, we conduct a ITP trial phase, a temporary medication delivery, to assess the pump’s effectiveness in managing your pain. If the trial is successful, we proceed with the permanent implantation of the device through a minimally invasive procedure.