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Videos

ProCME
April 29, 2020

Fire and Ice

Dr. Andrea Trescot provides a comprehensive review of axonal ablation methods, including thermal lesioning (RFA), “cooled” RF, pulsed RF (none leasioning RF), and cryo-neuroablation. She discusses the mechanisms and effects of each type, with...
ProCME
March 13, 2020

The Benefits of Cryoanalgesia

Dr. Andrea Trescot describes her preference for using cryoanalgesia rather than radiofrequency ablation for treating peripheral neuropathy. She explains how cryoablation leaves the axonal architecture undamaged, which makes this procedure safer than thermal ablation....
ProCME
February 25, 2020

Cryoanalgesia for Lower Limb Pain

Dr. Andrea Trescot explains proper technique for cryoanalgesia for infrapatellar saphenous neuralgia. She discusses CRPS, the misunderstood reasons for the syndrome, and why cryoanalgesia is an effective treatment.
ProCME
November 8, 2019

Published on November 8, 2019 Dr. Andrea Trescot takes a very important, data-based approach to further study and better understand the reality of the opioid situation in the United States. The results of her recent...
ProCME
May 15, 2019

Published on May 15, 2019 From Pain School International in Budapest, Dr. Andrea Trescot explores the many sources of pelvic and abdominal pain and how they may be referred from the thoracic region. She explains...
ProCME
March 7, 2019

Published on March 7, 2019 Dr. Andrea Trescot teaches students at Pain School International how to implant a spinal cord stimulator. She demonstrates how to advance the SCS lead through the introducer to obtain optimal...
ProCME
October 12, 2018

Published on October 12, 2018 Dr. Andrea Trescot gives a slide presentation on nerve entrapment syndromes. She explains the pathophysiology at both the cellular and the anatomical level. She explains the importance of a detailed...
August 17, 2017

Cryoanalgesia

Dr. Andrea Trescot provides a detailed tutorial on how to set up and use the PainBlocker for cryoanalgesia of the superior cluneal nerve.
March 21, 2016

Cryoanalgesia Technique

Dr. Trescot demonstrates proper probe placement and advancement for treating intercostal neuralgia using cryoanalgesia. She uses fluoroscopic imaging and gives a brief overview of the PainBlocker's settings.