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 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, Jason Pope, MD: With over a decade of experience, and regarded as one of the most influential key opinion leaders in the field of pain medicine and neuromodulation, Dr. Jason Pope in Santa Rosa is triple boarded in Pain Medicine, has published over 80 peer reviewed journals, spoken at numerous national and international conferences, and has consulted with many start-ups and established companies. https://evolverestorativecenter.care/ Guest, Jonathan Goree, MD: Board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Johnathan Goree is a proud alumnus of Catholic High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2014, Dr. Goree returned home to Little Rock, Arkansas to join the faculty at UAMS where he serves as the Director of Interventional Pain Management Services and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology. He primarily focuses on the treatment of chronic pain conditions using minimally invasive procedures, spinal cord stimulation, and vertebral augmentation.  https://medicine.uams.edu/pain/meet-our-team/johnathan-h-goree-m-d/ 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. https://mainstaymedical.com/ Saluda Medical: Saluda is the first to directly measure the spinal cord’s physiologic response to stimulation. A 10+ year journey since the first ECAP measurement to transform the science and practice of SCS using Evoked Compound Action Potentials (ECAPs) to pioneer smart neuromodulation therapy. The Evoke® System listens and responds to each patient’s neural signature.  https://www.saludamedical.com/ Nalu Medical: Nalu Offers a Long-Term Solution For Pain. More than just new technology; it’s a whole new world of opportunities. https://nalumed.com/ Medtronic: Medtronic leads global healthcare technology, boldly attacking the most challenging problems. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ people, and our technologies transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/patients/treatments-therapies/pain.html Spinal Simplicity: Spinal Simplicity is a Healthcare Technology company dedicated to creating simple, innovative procedure solutions for our physician partners to help improve their patient’s pain and quality of life.  We believe strongly in AO orthopedic principles of Early & Safe Mobilization, Bone Decortication, Joint Stability and Anatomy Restoration.  Our brands include Minuteman, Liberty-SI, Patriot-SI and Hero-SI.   https://spinalsimplicity.com/  

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. 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, Ashley Comer: Ashley is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner, who is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Ashley attended West Virginia State University Community and Technical College where she obtained her Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Continuing her education, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Virginia University. https://centerforpainrelief.com/ashley-comer-np/ Guest, Casey Grillo: Casey is a Nurse Practitioner at The Spine & Pain Institute of NY and has recently transitioned into the role of Lead Advanced Practice provider for the practice. She collaborates with her physicians, managing and educating patients of all ages with chronic pain. Casey received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Seton Hall University and a Master’s degree in Science of Nursing from Wagner College. She is currently a member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of NYS. https://spinepainny.com/casey-grillo/ Guest, Morteza Rabii: Morteza earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice as a Nurse Practitioner from the University of Kansas. In graduate school he focused on the importance of patient education on improving pain relief. Prior to joining Crimson Pain Management, Mort worked in orthopedics for nearly 10 years, gaining an understanding of chronic back and joint pain. https://crimsonpainmanagement.com/about/ 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. https://mainstaymedical.com/ Saluda Medical: Saluda is the first to directly measure the spinal cord’s physiologic response to stimulation. A 10+ year journey since the first ECAP measurement to transform the science and practice of SCS using Evoked Compound Action Potentials (ECAPs) to pioneer smart neuromodulation therapy. The Evoke® System listens and responds to each patient’s neural signature.  https://www.saludamedical.com/ Nalu Medical: Nalu Offers a Long-Term Solution For Pain. More than just new technology; it’s a whole new world of opportunities. https://nalumed.com/   Medtronic: Medtronic leads global healthcare technology, boldly attacking the most challenging problems. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ people, and our technologies transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/patients/treatments-therapies/pain.html   Spinal Simplicity: Spinal Simplicity is a Healthcare Technology company dedicated to creating simple, innovative procedure solutions for our physician partners to help improve their patient’s pain and quality of life.  We believe strongly in AO orthopedic principles of Early & Safe Mobilization, Bone Decortication, Joint Stability and Anatomy Restoration.  Our brands include Minuteman, Liberty-SI, Patriot-SI and Hero-SI.   https://spinalsimplicity.com/  

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. 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, Ronald Chapman: Mr. Chapman is a healthcare defense attorney and President of CCG Healthcare. He has secured multiple acquittals for pain management providers accused of healthcare fraud. https://bio.site/ronald_chapman www.ccghealthcare.com 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. https://mainstaymedical.com/ Saluda Medical: Saluda is the first to directly measure the spinal cord’s physiologic response to stimulation. A 10+ year journey since the first ECAP measurement to transform the science and practice of SCS using Evoked Compound Action Potentials (ECAPs) to pioneer smart neuromodulation therapy. The Evoke® System listens and responds to each patient’s neural signature.  https://www.saludamedical.com/ Nalu Medical: Nalu Offers a Long-Term Solution For Pain. More than just new technology; it’s a whole new world of opportunities. https://nalumed.com/   Medtronic: Medtronic leads global healthcare technology, boldly attacking the most challenging problems. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ people, and our technologies transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/patients/treatments-therapies/pain.html   Spinal Simplicity: Spinal Simplicity is a Healthcare Technology company dedicated to creating simple, innovative procedure solutions for our physician partners to help improve their patient’s pain and quality of life.  We believe strongly in AO orthopedic principles of Early & Safe Mobilization, Bone Decortication, Joint Stability and Anatomy Restoration.  Our brands include Minuteman, Liberty-SI, Patriot-SI and Hero-SI.   https://spinalsimplicity.com/  

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 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, Matt Dixon: Matt Dixon is a world-class triathlon coach, former professional triathlete and elite swimmer, and an exercise physiologist.  Under his guidance, Purple Patch athletes have recorded over 350 professional IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 victories and podiums, including multiple world championships.  His distinct performance methodology focused on integrating performance into time-starved life has made him a highly sought after resource for many industry leading CEOs and executives. Matt is the author of The Well-Built Triathlete and Fast-Track Triathlete, a regular contributor to sports magazines and publications, an IRONMAN U master coach, and a corporate speaker to major companies on performance and leadership. https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/ 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. https://mainstaymedical.com/ Saluda Medical: Saluda is the first to directly measure the spinal cord’s physiologic response to stimulation. A 10+ year journey since the first ECAP measurement to transform the science and practice of SCS using Evoked Compound Action Potentials (ECAPs) to pioneer smart neuromodulation therapy. The Evoke® System listens and responds to each patient’s neural signature.  https://www.saludamedical.com/ Nalu Medical: Nalu Offers a Long-Term Solution For Pain. More than just new technology; it’s a whole new world of opportunities. https://nalumed.com/ Medtronic: Medtronic leads global healthcare technology, boldly attacking the most challenging problems. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ people, and our technologies transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/patients/treatments-therapies/pain.html Spinal Simplicity: Spinal Simplicity is a Healthcare Technology company dedicated to creating simple, innovative procedure solutions for our physician partners to help improve their patient’s pain and quality of life.  We believe strongly in AO orthopedic principles of Early & Safe Mobilization, Bone Decortication, Joint Stability and Anatomy Restoration.  Our brands include Minuteman, Liberty-SI, Patriot-SI and Hero-SI. https://spinalsimplicity.com/