The Effect of Measured Radiotherapy Dose on Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Function.

Daniel W OdellRichard D AlbrechtsenJill E SindtRyan GoleSpencer BrownMatthew W ParsonsAdam B PaxtonVikren SarkarShane LloydShane E BroganRanda Tao

Published in: Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society (2021)

We found no evidence that RT in patients with IDDS led to device failure or dysfunction. While radiation oncologists and pain specialists should coordinate patient care, it does not appear that RT dose impacts the function of the IDDS to warrant significant clinical concern.

Keyphrases

early stage
radiation induced
radiation therapy
oxidative stress
neuropathic pain
spinal cord injury
palliative care