Dr. David Rosenblum discusses his approach in treating cervical radiculopathy via extraforaminal block on the suprascapular nerve while the patient is sitting. This unique approach, as he explains, is much safer than a transforaminal and even an interlaminar injection and has shown great results. He concludes with a brief overview of his use of stem cell injections, PRP, for specific patients.

Dr. Stogicza describes in great detail, the reemergence of prolotherapy, and why its efficacy is becoming more recognized in treating pain. She describes prolotherapy as “absolutely the opposite of every standard technique.” She explains how it is categorized as regenerative therapy, and gives an example of how prolotherapy is used to treat the root cause of cervicogenic headaches by allowing the body to heal the ligamentous (soft tissue) damage that can refer pain to cause such headaches.

Dr. Ram Pasupuleti gives a very detailed overview on complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), including symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Given the complexity of this syndrome, he explains why it is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed. He explains the differences between the two types, i.e., CRPS I and CRPS II. Dr. Pasupuleti also discusses the variety of topical and oral medications he uses to treat the inflammation and pain. Procedures are also discussed, as he recommends sympathetic blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, and spinal cord stimulation.