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Author: Kenneth Chapman

  • DRG Stimulation for Low Back Pain

    DRG Stimulation for Low Back Pain

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on January 13, 2020
    Dr. Ken Chapman talks about the great success he has seen with the use of dorsal root ganglion stimulation, not only in pain reduction, but also with overall quality of life. He discusses the benefits of the treatment, and how it is superior to dorsal column stimulation. Several of his patients explain how their lives have improved as a result of Dr. Chapman’s effort at Spine Pain Institute of New York.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1488298613118{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]

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  • Running your Practice in Today’s Market

    Running your Practice in Today’s Market

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on November 5, 2019

    Dr. Kenneth Chapman discusses the challenges of running a private practice in today’s heavily regulated environment, and why he would advise fellows against starting their own practice.

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  • Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation

    Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on February 2, 2018

    Dr. Kenneth Chapman gives a complete lecture on percutaneous vertebral augmentation. He discusses the prevalence of pathological fractures of the spine, and he explains how this procedure is performed to treat these atraumatic fractures, mainly for osteoporotic and metastatic disease. He also mentions the efficacy of combing targeted RF ablation of metastatic tumors with kyphoplasty.

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  • Sacroiliac Steroid Injection

    Sacroiliac Steroid Injection

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    Published on January 31, 2018
    Dr. Kenneth Chapman performs a sacroiliac (SI) injection with the aid of fluoroscopic guidance. With a 25 gauge needle, he first injects contrast, which outlines the small space of the SI joint. He then injects a combination of dexamethasone and Marcaine. He briefly explains the correct alignment of the bony structures of the SI joint to ensure correct needle advancement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

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  • Radiofrequency Ablation

    Radiofrequency Ablation

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    Published on April 6, 2017
    Dr. Chapman performs bipolar, radiofrequency neuroablation procedures on four separate areas to alleviate facet-mediated lumbar pain associated with spondylosis. He explains the reason behind the procedure, its mechanism of action, and how long the pain relief is expected to last. During the entire procedure, fluoroscopic images show the placement of the RF needles as he explains the osseous landmarks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

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