Outcomes of Low Back Placement of Intrathecal Pumps for Patients with Chronic Pain

Key Points

• To evaluate the outcomes of intrathecal pump placement in the lower back versus the abdomen for chronic pain management.
• Analyzed the placement of intrathecal pumps in patients with chronic pain
• Compared outcomes between lower back and abdominal placements
• Assessed surgical times and complication rates
• Lower back placements provided greater pain relief compared to abdominal placements
• Surgical times were shorter for lower back placements
• Fewer complications were associated with lower back placements