Luvell Glanton Jr., MD, of Hannibal (Mo.) Regional Hospital, used Abbott's BurstDR stimulation to support patients with chronic pain, the Hannibal Courier-Post reports.
Here's what you should know.
1. BurstDR stimulates patients' spinal cords. It lowers the amount of pain and related therapy maintenance.Dr. Glanton was the first provider in Missouri to use BurstDR.
2. The first patient referred to Dr. Glanton Jr. is reportedly doing well.
3. Dr. Glanton began using the treatment after he saw it reduced pain for longer periods of time than market alternatives.
4. Dr. Glanton is presenting a seminar on back pain management on May 18.