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.
EMLA cream and lidocaine cream are useful medications for many medical procedures. They are local, topical anesthetic creams that are applied 30 to 90 minutes before a needle stick, shot, blood draw, spinal tap, starting an IV or other invasive procedure. The cream numbs the area.