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.
ANTIPLATELET DRUGS. NSAIDs: neuraxial techniques probably OK. by themselves, probably no significant added risk for spinal hematoma. in combination with other anticoagulants (e.g. oral anticoagulants, standard heparin, and LMWH) data are lacking. however, the risk of bleeding complications may be increased.