Why Medtronic Is the Right Choice

You and your doctor have your choice of companies that offer neurostimulation therapy for chronic pain. It is important that you research these companies and learn about their history with the therapy.

You should know:

Neurostimulation therapy was developed by Medtronic and was first approved in 1984
Only Medtronic has exclusive FDA approval for MRI head scans* with its neurostimulation system. Approximately 24% of MRI scans are head scans¹
Only Medtronic offers AdaptiveStim^®, which automatically adjusts stimulation to optimal settings when you change your position from upright (sitting or standing), lying down, or upright and active
Medtronic has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people with chronic pain using neurostimulation therapy
More doctors trust Medtronic than any other company offering neurostimulation therapy
Medtronic is a worldwide leader in medical technology and the largest medical device company in the world
The most therapeutic options available to meet your specific pain relief needs are available through Medtronic
Medtronic offers the widest education network for your neurostimulation system and has a presence in 120 countries worldwide
Medtronic neurostimulators can be implanted along with a pacemaker

*Excludes Itrel^® 3

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Reference

IMV MRI market benchmark report 2007

Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.

Last updated: 18 Feb 2013