Embracing Disruption: ASPN 2025 Preview
Pain Unfiltered
In this episode we preview the 2025 ASPN annual meeting with special guests, Dr. Melissa Murphy and Dr. Kasra Amirdelfan. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy. Host, Timothy Deer, MD: Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias. Dr. Deer has led a revolution in interventional spine and nerve care by teaching thousands of physicians an algorithmic...
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The Evidence Economy: Winning Physician, Patient, and Payor Trust in Pain Management
Pain Unfiltered
In this episode we discussed the connection between physicians and the medtech industry in this ever evolving economy. Our guest, Brad Maruca, talked about his journey in the medical industry to strategy consulting with Deloitte. We discussed several topics including key trends in the interventional spine market, the most exciting technologies/interventions in the spine space, the importance of patient-centric designs, and much more. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his...
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The Role of Interventionalists for Bendy Bodies
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In this episode we discussed why interventionalists should be aware of joint hypermobility and connective tissue disorders. Our guest, Dr. Linda Bluestein, talked about her experience as a patient and physician with these pain issues. We discussed how interventionalists can treat this patient population and use the resources to be better equipped for these challenges. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things...
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The Current State of SIJ Fusion
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In this episode we discussed the latest updates on the coding and reimbursement for SIJ Fusion. Our guest, Dr. Douglas Beall, talked about his experience with the different approaches of SIJ fusion therapies. We also discussed where the SIJ fusion space may be headed in the future. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy. Host, Timothy Deer, MD: Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the...
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The Exploration of Lateral SIJ Fusion
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In this episode we discussed the advances in the lateral approach for sacroiliac joint fusion. Our guests, Dr. Usman Latif talked about his experience in the research and development of Liberty SI. We also discussed the most updated data on lateral SIJ fusion and how Dr. Latif decides which approach to use for his patients. Full Disclosure: Dr. Latif is a consultant of Spinal Simplicity. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their...
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Are All Closed Loops Created Equal?
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In this episode we discussed the differences between physiological closed loop spinal cord stimulation and traditional stimulation. Our guests, Dr. Jason Pope and Dr. Johnathan Goree talked about the data behind Saluda’s closed loop stimulation and how it differs with Medtronic’s therapy. They also discussed knowing and controlling the dose of stimulation and what they think the future is for this therapy. Full Disclosure: Dr. Pope and Dr. Goree are consultants of Saluda Medical. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and...
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APPs: Collaboration and Role in Interventional Spine
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In this episode we discussed the roles advanced practice providers (APPs) play in the interventional pain practice. Our guests, Ashley Comer, Casey Grillo, and Morteza Rabii talked about how to approach minimally invasive procedures in their practice. They also discussed how to partner with industry. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy. Host, Timothy Deer, MD: Dr. Deer is the...
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Compliance and Healthcare Fraud
Pain Unfiltered
In this episode we discussed the current state of healthcare fraud. Our guest, Ronald Chapman, discussed federal cases involving pain management providers. He provided the DO’s and DONT’s for healthcare providers to be compliant within the current healthcare landscape. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy. Host, Timothy Deer, MD: Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the...
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Making a Better You. Maximizing Physical and Mental Performance
Pain Unfiltered
In this episode we reflected on the huge success of this past ASPN annual meeting. We talked about the newest section in ASPN: Health and Wellness. Our guest, Matt Dixon, discussed the elite challenges that time starved health care providers face and gave his professional advice on how to face them. He also talked about how to manage stress, create a winning team culture, and many more pearls to make a better you. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their...
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Skip to the Loop My Darling
Pain Unfiltered
In this episode we discussed the importance of closed loop spinal cord stimulation therapy with Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy and Dr. Nomen Azeem. We reviewed the data behind Medtronic’s Inceptiv closed loop therapy as well as current studies that are ongoing. We discussed what makes this closed loop therapy unique and what the future holds. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy. Host,...
info_outlineWe discussed the exciting news of our partnership with the NFL and NFL Players Association. They have provided a grant funding first-of-its-kind research that will take an in-depth look into the non-invasive treatment of concussions! We're hoping this leads to more accessible therapy with low-risk options. Our guest, Erika A. Petersen, MD, is leading the team that is executing this study.
Dr. Petersen is ASPN's president. She became involved with ASPN through Dr. Deer. She is a neurosurgeon who has also been a professor of neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas since 2010. She has seen so much innovation in the space with new devices and new opportunities.
Future plans for ASPN as president: Dr. Petersen recognizes that ASPN is at a critical time, having just finished its first five years. Her goal is to keep the momentum and tone going while still maintaining the authenticity of the early days of ASPN.
We also talked about why we're focusing on post-traumatic headaches and our reasons behind using the specific modalities that we're using for treatment. We're excited to expand the treatments that are working to see if it can treat more issues than just the one.
Takeaways from the episode:
- Exciting partnership with the NFL and NFL Players Association to research the non-invasive treatment of concussions
- Dr. Petersen, ASPN's president, talks about the future of ASPN
- The non-invasive treatments that ASPN is planning to use to treat post-concussive symptoms
- Why ASPN decided to focus on researching post-traumatic headaches
Host, Timothy Deer, MD:
Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias. Dr. Deer has led a revolution in interventional spine and nerve care by teaching thousands of physicians an algorithmic approach to care including methods that are less invasive at a lower risk for complications.
https://centerforpainrelief.com/about/tim-deer-md/
https://twitter.com/doctdeer?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/timdeer30a/?hl=en
Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD:
Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy.
https://www.californiapaindoctors.com/patrick-buchanan-m-d/
https://www.instagram.com/patdbmd/?hl=en
Guest, Erika A. Petersen, MD, FAANS, FACS, ASPN Executive Board President:
Dr. Petersen is the Director of the Section of Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery at UAMS. Her clinical practice focuses on neuromodulation, treating movement disorders, spasticity, deep brain stimulation, and chronic pain through surgical procedures and stereotactic radiosurgery.
https://medicine.uams.edu/neurosurgery/team/erika-petersen-m-d/
Twitter: @ErikaPetersenMD
About ASPN:
ASPN was created to bring the top minds in the fields of pain and neuroscience together. ASPN has a mission to improve education, highlight scientific curiosity, establish best practice, and elevate each other in a quest to improve the field of pain and neuroscience. All initiatives of ASPN are dedicated to improving patient outcomes, education, research, and innovation.
ASPN's website and social links:
https://aspnpain.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixMNhEtOiRm1aQmDWtzxmg
https://www.instagram.com/aspn_painneuro/
https://www.facebook.com/PainNeuro