Once your Medtronic drug pump is implanted and the implant site is healed, you and your doctor will work together to develop a pain management program. That program may include other types of therapies in addition to your Medtronic device, like physical therapy and exercise, with the goal of helping you to restore function for daily living. Medtronic provides the resources below to help you succeed long-term with your therapy.

After surgery

During the first few weeks after the procedure, you may have special instructions from your doctor.

Learn about recovery

Evaluation and screening test

The first step to finding out if TDD therapy may be an option for you is to schedule an evaluation.

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Optimizing therapy

From refill appointments to pump alarms, learn how to get the most from your therapy.

Read about optimizing therapy

Pump placement

Learn more about how the pump is placed and how long the procedure lasts.

LEARN ABOUT SURGERY

Risks and side effects

It's important for you to know the signs of overdose, when it might happen, and what to look for.

Know the warning signs

Overdose and withdrawal warning signs

Contact your doctor right away if you experience these warning signs.

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Your healthcare team

Learn more about your healthcare team for severe spasticity and TDD therapy with targeted drug delivery.

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Getting an MRI

If you ever need an MRI, here’s what you and your doctor should know.

Find MRI resources

Evaluation and screening test

The first step to finding out if TDD therapy may be an option for you is to schedule an evaluation.

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Before travel

Find out how to prepare for travel, request a new patient ID card, or contact Medtronic.

Find travel resources

Getting a replacement

Learn more about typical product life and when to schedule a pump replacement.

Learn about replacement

Overdose and withdrawal warning signs

Contact your doctor right away if you experience these warning signs.

LEARN WARNING SIGNS

Your healthcare team

Learn more about your healthcare team for severe spasticity and TDD therapy with targeted drug delivery.

FIND OUT MORE