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What's a spinal drug delivery system called?
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Dr. Seth Zeidmananswered
Neurosurgery 35 years experience
Pump: Usually an osmotic pump is inserted to distribute either morphine or Baclofen into the thecal sac within the spine.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Jun 24, 2014
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