Implantable spinal infusion devices for chronic pain and spasticity: an accelerated systematic review
Simpson B, Middleton P, Maddern G
Record Status
This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database.
Citation
Simpson B, Middleton P, Maddern G. Implantable spinal infusion devices for chronic pain and spasticity: an accelerated systematic review. Stepney: Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures -Surgical (ASERNIP-S). Report no. 42. 2003
Authors' objectives
To assess the safety and efficacy of implantable spinal infusion devices for treating chronic pain and spasticity.
Authors' conclusions
Infusion of opioid agents for treatment of chronic pain or baclofen for treatment of spasticity, intrathecally via implantable infusion devices appears safe and effective, although this conclusion is based on limited evidence.
