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Table 4 Diamorphine dose median (range) (in mg)

From: Long-term experience with implanted intrathecal drug administration systems for failed back syndrome and chronic mechanical low back pain

 

LBP

FBS

Years After Implant

n = 12

n = 25

1

2.30 (0.75–4.00)

3.10 (0.50–3.75)

2

3.30 (0.75–6.00)

5.20 (0.75–10.00)

3

4.30 (0.75–7.50)

5.30 (0.75–10.00)

4

 

5.20 (0.75–16.00)

5

 

5.50 (0.75–16.00)

6

 

4.90 (0.75–16.00)

  1. LBP = Low Back Pain (without prior surgery); FBS = Failed Back Syndrome