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Release Date: 01/24/2025
Contrast Agents and Corticosteroid Selection for Pain Management Injections
The PMRExam Podcast
🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes Corticosteroids & Contrast Agents in Pain Management + Evidence-Based Steroid Selection 🔥 Episode Overview In this high-yield episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum breaks down a must-know board topic: 👉 Injectable corticosteroids vs contrast agents in interventional pain procedures This episode goes beyond basics and dives into: Particulate vs non-particulate steroids Comparative profiles of dexamethasone, betamethasone, triamcinolone, and methylprednisolone Contrast agent selection and safety Critical complications including...
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Facet Mediated Pain for the PM&R Boards
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🎙️ AnesthesiaExam Podcast & Video Show Notes Spine Pain, Facet Syndromes, and Interventional Concepts for the Anesthesia Boards 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the AnesthesiaExam Podcast, David Rosenblum delivers a high-yield, board-focused review of spine pain concepts every anesthesiologist must know: Lumbar, cervical, and thoracic facet-mediated pain Key anatomy and spinal innervation patterns Medial branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) Important clinical correlations for anesthesia and pain boards This episode bridges the gap between anesthesiology board...
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SI Joint Dysfunction and Phantom Limb Pain for the Physiatry Boards
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🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes Phantom Limb Pain & Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction — High-Yield Pain Board Review 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum delivers a high-yield review of two must-know topics for the ABA Pain Medicine Board Certification exam: Phantom Limb Pain — mechanisms, risk factors, and advanced treatment strategies Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction — diagnosis, provocative testing, and interventional management Whether you're preparing for the ABA, ABPM, ABIPP, or FIPP boards, or looking to sharpen your clinical...
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Red Light Therapy- Evidence and Indications
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PainExam Podcast Show Notes Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) for Pain Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications Host: Dr. David Rosenblum Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is an emerging non-invasive treatment modality increasingly used in pain medicine, rehabilitation, and regenerative medicine practices. In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, Dr. Rosenblum reviews the mechanisms, clinical evidence, indications, and safety considerations surrounding photobiomodulation therapy for pain. Red and near-infrared wavelengths...
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Regenerative Pain Medicine and your Practice- ASIPP Talk 2026
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Dr. Rosenblum from presented a webinar on the integration of regenerative medicine into pain practices, highlighting its benefits and applications. He discussed the evolution of treating pain, emphasizing the shift from neural blockade to addressing tissue health. Dave explained the use of PRP and BMAC in treating conditions like knee pain, and shared patient success stories. He addressed common misconceptions about regenerative medicine, including its cost and effectiveness. Dave also mentioned upcoming events and training opportunities in regenerative medicine. Regenerative Medicine...
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Peptides and BPC 157: What's the deal?
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Peptides in Pain Management: BPC-157, Risks, Reality, and the Business of Regenerative Medicine Episode Length: ~12–15 minutes Target Audience: Pain physicians, anesthesiologists, PM&R, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine clinicians Hosted by: Dr. David Rosenblum, MD Produced by: PainExam | NRAP Academy 🧠 Episode Overview Peptides like BPC-157 have exploded in popularity across regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and cash-based pain practices — but does the science support the hype? In this episode of PainExam, Dr. David Rosenblum takes a critical, evidence-based look at...
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Meralgia Paresthetica for the PM&R Boards
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Meralgia Paresthetica Education and the PM&R Boards This podcast episode from the NRAP Academy features Dr. David Rosenblum discussing Meralgia Paresthetica, a mononeuropathy affecting the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. The condition involves entrapment or compression of this purely sensory nerve as it passes under the inguinal ligament near the anterior superior iliac spine, causing burning pain, tingling, and numbness in the anterior lateral thigh. Key clinical points covered include the nerve's L2-3 origin from the lumbar plexus, common causes such as obesity, tight clothing,...
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Does Kratom Relieve Pain? Risks, Benefits and more!
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🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa): What Pain Physicians Must Know for the Boards In this episode, Dr. David Rosenblum reviews the current science, pharmacology, risks, and clinical relevance of Kratom — an herbal substance widely discussed by pain patients and increasingly appearing on pain-medicine board exams. The discussion focuses on evidence-based mechanisms, safety considerations, and counseling points essential for ABA/ABPM/ABIPP/FIPP board preparation. 🔍 Key Board-Relevant Takeaways 1. Pharmacology & Mechanism Kratom’s primary alkaloids are...
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Caudal Epidurals with PRP, Ultrasound Guidance & more!
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Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection with PRP Case Reports and a Testimonial! Upcoming Training Courses and Services and : New York and Detroit locations scheduled Private Coaching Services: Ultrasound guidance Preceptorship Board preparation coaching Contact available via email for interested physicians PRP Caudal Epidural Research Review Study Overview: Randomized double-blind controlled pilot study comparing leukocyte-rich PRP versus corticosteroids in caudal epidural space 50 patients randomly assigned to two groups Treatment options: triamcinolone 60mg or...
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Supplements for Pain, the Evidence!
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Episode Overview In this episode, Dr. David Rosenblum discusses the role of supplements and complementary strategies in the management of chronic pain. Drawing from clinical practice at AABP Integrative Pain Care, as well as his teaching and training programs, Dr. Rosenblum reviews how nutraceuticals, regenerative therapies, ultrasound-guided procedures, and neuromodulation can work together to improve patient outcomes and reduce opioid reliance. This episode also highlights educational opportunities and exam-prep resources for pain fellows, residents, anesthesiologists, physiatrists, and APPs...
info_outlineUnlock new, well-reimbursed services: Spravato, a needle-mover for pain practices. Discover how Spravato, an FDA-approved esketamine treatment for depression, can drive significant financial reimbursement for your practice while improving patient outcomes. Join me as I meet with Yakov Kagan, CEO and co-founder of Big Leap Health, as he highlights the clinical efficacy of Spravato, its comparison to ketamine, and its financial impact. Learn key considerations for launching—whether independently or via an MSO—and actionable steps to get started, from staff training to billing essentials. Yakov will also share insights into future developments like monotherapy developments, helping your practice stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.
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Host David Rosenblum, MD Long island based anesthesiologist, David Rosenblum, MD, is one of the first interventional pain physicians in the country to integrate ultrasound guidance into his pain practice. Since 2007, he has been an international leader in the treatment of chronic pain. He has helped countless of patients suffering from back, neck, knee, shoulder, hip joint pain and has been at the forefront of regenerative pain medicine, minimally invasive pain therapies and medical education.
Patients can schedule a consultation by going to www.AABPpain.com or calling:
Brooklyn Office 718 436 7246
Garden City Office 516 482 7246
NRAP Academy also offers:
- Board Review
- Regenerative Medicine Training
- The Virtual Pain Fellowship (online training program with discount to live workshops)
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Ultrasound Course
Private Training Available
Email Info@NRAPpain.org
**Disclaimer:** The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns.