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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
The Role of Interventionalists for Bendy Bodies
Pain Unfiltered
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...
info_outline
The Current State of SIJ Fusion
Pain Unfiltered
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...
info_outline
The Exploration of Lateral SIJ Fusion
Pain Unfiltered
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...
info_outline
Are All Closed Loops Created Equal?
Pain Unfiltered
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...
info_outline
APPs: Collaboration and Role in Interventional Spine
Pain Unfiltered
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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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...
info_outline
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_outlineIn this episode we take a deeper dive into the Boston Scientific acquisition of Relievent Medsytems. Dr. Ray Baker, CMO of Relievent Medsystems, discussed how he developed the Intracept procedure for commercialization. Jim Cassidy, President of Boston Scientific Neuromodulation talked about what he looks for when acquiring a therapy. Ray and Jim both gave great incites into the future of interventional pain and what needs to be done to ensure patient access.
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
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
Guest, Dr. Ray Baker, MD:
Dr. Baker joined Relievant in July 2017 and serves as Chief Medical Officer. Prior to joining Relievant, Dr. Baker was VP and Executive Medical Director of EvergreenHealth Medical Group, EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, Washington. During his 15 years at EvergreenHealth, Dr. Baker held positions on the board of the Evergreen Surgical Center, Chaired the EvergreenHealth Medical Group Leadership Council and was Medical Director of their Spine and Musculoskeletal Programs.
Guest, Jim Cassidy:
Jim Cassidy is the president of the neuromodulation division at Boston Scientific. In this role, Jim leads the global neuromodulation business that helps people with chronic pain and neurological conditions through innovative therapies, including spinal cord stimulation, Vertiflex™ procedure, radiofrequency ablation systems, and deep brain stimulation.
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
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aspn/
https://twitter.com/aspn_painneuro
Our sponsors:
Mainstay Medical: The Only FDA Approved Restorative Therapy for Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain caused by Multifidus Dysfunction. Restore Control, Restore Function, Restore Stability, ReActiv8 Life.