Dr. Ajith Nair is a leading provider of intrathecal pain pumps with over 20 years of experience in pump implantation. This advanced therapy delivers medication directly to the spinal cord area in microdoses for powerful pain control with far less systemic medication.
An intrathecal pain pump is a small implantable device that delivers medications directly into the intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord, providing powerful effect with dramatically smaller doses than oral medication requires.
Because the medication bypasses the digestive tract and acts locally, patients receive full benefit immediately using much smaller doses — significantly reducing the systemic side effects associated with oral opioids.
You may be a candidate if you have severe chronic pain not treatable with conservative therapies and no longer tolerate or wish to take oral opioid painkillers. Dr. Nair evaluates each patient individually before recommending this option.
Dr. Nair evaluates your medical history and existing health before recommending an intrathecal pain pump. Common conditions that may benefit from this therapy include the following.
Severe, refractory cancer pain that cannot be adequately managed with oral or transdermal medications may respond well to intrathecal drug delivery.
Persistent, severe pain following one or more spinal surgeries that has not responded to other interventional treatments or conservative management.
Chronic pain and spasticity resulting from spinal cord injury that has not been adequately controlled with standard therapies.
Intractable migraines that have not responded to conventional preventive and acute treatments may be considered for intrathecal delivery of appropriate medications.
Severe, chronic abdominal pain from pancreatitis that has not been controlled by other means may benefit from targeted intrathecal pain management.
Severe muscle spasticity associated with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury can be managed effectively with intrathecal baclofen therapy.
Before a permanent implant is considered, Dr. Nair works with you through a trial phase using temporary injections to evaluate whether targeted medications successfully resolve your pain.
Dr. Nair performs a temporary injection trial to confirm that targeted medication delivery provides meaningful pain reduction before committing to permanent implantation.
A thin catheter is placed into the intrathecal space around your spinal cord through a small incision in your back, allowing precise delivery of medication to the target area.
The pump is placed through a small incision below your waist and connected to the catheter. Regular refill appointments ensure the pump functions properly and your pain remains well-controlled.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ajith Nair at Kentuckiana Pain Specialists. With over 20 years of experience in pump implantation, our team will help determine whether this advanced therapy is right for you.
Common questions patients ask before considering a pain pump implant.
If you or a loved one is experiencing cancer-related pain, schedule a consultation with Kentuckiana Pain Specialists to discuss advanced pain management options. Call (502) 995-4004 today.
