What is Implantation?
CATEGORY: Procedures
TYPES:Generic: ImplantationBrand:
Implantation is a procedure for placing man-made medical devices, into the body to replace a missing biological structure, support a damaged biological structure, or enhance an existing biological structure. Some implants are bioactive, such as subcutaneous drug delivery devices.
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How do members experience Implantation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 13 | 13 | |
| Spasticity | 7 | 0 | |
| Cerebral palsy | 1 | 0 | |
| Desmoid tumor | 1 | 1 | |
| Hereditary spastic paraplegia | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weakness in leg(s) | 2 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 1 | |
| Inflammation | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 1 | |
| Spinal tap headaches | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 12 |
Member evaluations
joandoe
evaluated on Jan 01, 2000
- Perceived effectiveness for Reduce spasticity: Slight
- Side effects: None
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