Ask The Experts: Vertebrogenic Pain Diagnosis and Treatment – Webinar Episode 8

In episode 8, our experts cover your questions on:

• What history and exam findings suggest a vertebrogenic pain source?
• What imaging and diagnostic tests can identify or rule out a vertebrogenic pain source?
• Is it appropriate to make vertebrogenic treatment decisions based solely on imaging findings?
• Should other pain sources be considered/ruled out before treating vertebrogenic pain?
• What procedures are indicated with Modic changes at L2/3?
• What procedures are indicated in the setting of lumbar scoliosis and Modic changes?
• How do you select patients when MRIs demonstrate multiple spinal pathologies and Modic changes?
• How do you use MRIs for pre-op planning?
• This is a technically challenging procedure. Any intra-procedure pearls?

Your expert panel for this June 4, 2024 webinar includes:

• Ryan Reeves, MD, of Spine Team Texas in Southlake, Texas; and
• Past President Matthew Smuck, MD, of Stanford University in Redwood City, California.

The panel is moderated by Michael Furman, MD, MS, Fellowship Director at OSS Health, who also serves on the IPSIS Board as a Member-at-Large.

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