PainCast

Author: Justin

  • General Lectures_Session 4_Q&A

    General Lectures_Session 4_Q&A

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    The moderator, Dr. Ira Fox, takes questions from the virtual conference attendees for speakers from General Session 4. A question about combining regenerative medicine with denervation is raised by the moderator himself. Other questions include how are chemical ablations perceived by other physicians? Bipolar lesions on the genicular nerve are also a topic of interest. These questions and more are discussed.

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  • Flores – Radiation Safety

    Flores – Radiation Safety

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    Dr. Juan Carlos Flores discusses radiation safety. There are many sources of radiation in our everyday environments, particularly in the clinical setting. Dr. Flores discusses x-rays, a prominent form of radiation for pain specialists, in depth. He argues that we should be more responsible managing the interaction between x-rays and living matter. Fluoroscopy use also needs to be justified. Radiation has been linked to cancer. Thus, reducing radiation exposure for everyone is critical.

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  • Trescot – Peripheral Nerve Entrapments – Current Treatments

    Trescot – Peripheral Nerve Entrapments – Current Treatments

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    Dr. Andrea Trescot discusses current treatments for peripheral nerve entrapments. Knowing the cause of the pain can help treat the pain in a more effective manner, according to Dr. Trescot. Physical exams are an important part of the diagnostic process. However, Dr. Trescot believes diagnostic injections are the most important part. Hydrodissection and cryo nerve ablation are discussed. Understanding anatomy is important for these techniques.

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  • Mansano – Epidural Transforaminal Techniques – Is there any Differences

    Mansano – Epidural Transforaminal Techniques – Is there any Differences

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    Dr. Andre Mansano presents on epidural transforaminal techniques and the differences between them. The Safe Triangle approach (subpedicular technique) and Kambin’s Triangle approach (intraneural approach) are two of the methods that are discussed. Safety is also an important topic when discussing epidural approaches. Research in the field of epidural transforaminal techniques are discussed, and examples are also used.

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  • Perruchoud – Updates on the Algorithm of Treatment with Intrathecal Drug Delivery

    Perruchoud – Updates on the Algorithm of Treatment with Intrathecal Drug Delivery

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    Dr. Christophe Perruchoud describes updates on the algorithm of treatment with intrathecal drug delivery. The Polyanalgesic Consensus Conference (PACC) writes an article every few years with their recommendations on this algorithm. There are many indications for intrathecal drug delivery, including cancer and non-cancer pain and spasticity. This algorithm helps with patient selection and treatment strategies employed. Dr. Perruchoud also discusses recent research in this area. Medication selection is also important.

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  • Vissers – Complex Cancer Pain Strategies

    Vissers – Complex Cancer Pain Strategies

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    Dr. Kris Vissers discusses complex cancer pain strategies. He describes the prevalence of cancer pain and downfalls of cancer care when it comes to asking patients about their pain. Quality of life is important to Dr. Vissers. Different populations of patients with cancer are also a topic. Dr. Vissers also discusses the use of opioids in cancer patients. He uses several examples to highlight aspects of complex cancer pain strategies.

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  • General Lectures_Session 5_Q&A

    General Lectures_Session 5_Q&A

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    In this Q&A session, moderators Dr. Peter Staats and Dr. Adnan Al-Kaisy take questions from the virtual audience for the speakers from General Session 5. Diabetic neuropathy is one topic of discussion. Radiation safety gloves are brought up. One person asks about peripheral nerve entrapment in rural communities. Another question is about technical problems with intrathecal drug pumps. These questions and more and discussed.

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  • Levy – Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation

    Levy – Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation

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    Dr. Robert Levy discusses dorsal root ganglion stimulation. He talks about the anatomy of the dorsal root ganglion, including the types of neurons that make up this area and their roles. Much is known about the dorsal root ganglion, including its role in neuropathic pain. Dorsal root ganglion stimulation can be an effective option for pain management, even at long term time points. This type of stimulation may even be superior to spinal cord stimulation, at least for certain types of pain.

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  • Trescot – Peripheral Nerve Stimulation – Past Present and Future

    Trescot – Peripheral Nerve Stimulation – Past Present and Future

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    Dr. Andrea Trescot discusses peripheral nerve stimulation with an emphasis on past, present, and future. She goes over a timeline of peripheral nerve stimulation from 1965 to present. She strongly believes diagnostic injections are what make peripheral nerve stimulation work. Dr. Trescot also talks about different nerves that can be targeted and where they are located. Dr. Trescot discusses these topics and more.

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  • Staats – New Paradigms in Spinal Cord Stimulation including Real-Time ECAP-Controlled Closed-Loop Stimulation

    Staats – New Paradigms in Spinal Cord Stimulation including Real-Time ECAP-Controlled Closed-Loop Stimulation

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    Dr. Peter Staats discusses new paradigms in spinal cord stimulation, including real-time evoked compound action potential (ECAP)-controlled closed-loop stimulation. He discusses historical themes and gate control theory. There are many approaches in spinal cord stimulation (low stimulation, ultra-low stimulation, etc.) but some of these paradigms may need optimized. Consistency is key. Also, patients who undergo this therapy may be able to shift away from opioids.

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