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# Dr Russo Implants Australia's First Intellis Device

 10/04/2018

 Dr Russo recently implanted Australia's first Intellis device - the world's smallest spinal cord stimulator system.

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Dr Russo recently implanted Australia's first Intellis device - the world's smallest spinal cord stimulator system. The device is used to treat chronic back pain, particularly in patients who have had previous spinal surgery yet remain in pain.

Dr Russo and his patient were interviewed by 9 News. The interview aired on Monday night (9th April 2018) and can be viewed on the 9 News website [via this link](https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/04/09/19/27/chronic-back-pain-relief-through-tiny-battery-powered-implant).

![Intellis 2](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/intellis-2-2.jpg?width=650&height=366&name=intellis-2-2.jpg)

![Intellis 1](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/intellis-1-3.jpg?width=650&height=366&name=intellis-1-3.jpg)

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