MILD vs Open Surgery

Dr. Peter Staats delves into the evolving landscape of pain management, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between pain physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons. He discusses how approaches to chronic pain treatment have shifted, advocating for comprehensive, evidence-based strategies beyond traditional methods. Key points include the high cost and prevalence of chronic pain, the effectiveness of minimally invasive procedures like lumbar decompression, and the need for specialized pain management as a first-line treatment.