Pituitary disease. A pituitary disease is a disorder primarily affecting the pituitary gland. The main disorders involving the pituitary gland are: Overproduction or underproduction of a pituitary hormone will affect the respective end-organ.
Spinal Infusion Pump. Applies to: Neck, Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Back, Hip, Knee. A spinal infusion pump is a device that delivers concentrated amounts of medication into the spinal fluid space through the use of a small catheter.
Jefferson Health. Intraspinal infusion is used to treat chronic pain conditions when more conservative therapies like oral medications and injections have failed to provide adequate pain relief. Pain medication is administered directly to the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the spinal cord via implantable pump or an external catheter.