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Videos
May 28, 2021
Tranforanimal Endoscopic Discectomy L4/L5
Dr. Robert Rapcan demonstrates on a patient how to perform a transforaminal endoscopic discectomy at the L4/L5 discs. After planning his entry, he uses local anesthesia before puncturing the entry site. X-ray machines are...
September 16, 2020
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulator Placement
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation is a new pain management technique that can help treat chronic lower back pain. Dr. Kenneth Chapman of the Spine & Pain Institute of New York demonstrates his improved technique...
July 15, 2020
Caudal Neuroplasty
Founder and president of the World Institute of Pain Dr. Gabor Racz walks us through a caudal neuroplasty procedure. Dr. Racz starts by highlighting common catheterization errors and how to avoid them, including needle...
Bart Billet
June 25, 2020
Transgrade SCS Procedure
This video procedure demonstrates placing dual 4-contact leads bilaterally at the T9 DRG using a transgrade approach. This technique differs from paramedian or transforaminal DRG approach. Dr. Billet walks you through the technique to...
March 31, 2020
Plantar Fascia
Dr. Brian Allen shows us his technique of using cryoanalgesia to treat pain of the plantar fascia on a cadaveric foot. He explains the initial incision, probe placement, and freezing times. Dr. Allen also...
March 13, 2020
The Benefits of Cryoanalgesia
Dr. Andrea Trescot describes her preference for using cryoanalgesia rather than radiofrequency ablation for treating peripheral neuropathy. She explains how cryoablation leaves the axonal architecture undamaged, which makes this procedure safer than thermal ablation....
February 28, 2020
Morton’s Neuroma
Published on February 18, 2020
Dr. Brian Allen demonstrates how he treats a Morton’s neuroma in his office using cryoanalgesia on a cadaveric foot. He explains his palpation method, probe entry into the intertarsal area,...
February 25, 2020
Cryoanalgesia for Lower Limb Pain
Dr. Andrea Trescot explains proper technique for cryoanalgesia for infrapatellar saphenous neuralgia. She discusses CRPS, the misunderstood reasons for the syndrome, and why cryoanalgesia is an effective treatment.
February 18, 2020
Cervical Neuroplasty Using Hypertonic Saline
Published on February 18, 2020
Dr. Gabor Racz explains the advantages of cervical neuroplasty (including hypertonic saline and active cervical flexion/rotation) compared to a standard ESI. He has a preoperative consultation with his patient, whose...
December 3, 2019
Lysis of Adhesions – Caudal Approach
Published on December 3, 2019
Dr. Rafael Justiz demonstrates how to access the sacral hiatus for a caudal-lysis of adhesion procedure using fluoroscopy. He explains the importance of avoiding the mid-line while directing the catheter...
July 11, 2019
Cervical Neuroplasty Mini Doc
Published on July 11, 2019
Dr. Gabor Racz performs a cervical lysis of adhesion procedure. He first meets with the patient to discuss his history and performs a short examination that reveals neuropathy at the...
Orlando Florete
June 21, 2019
Lumbar Cryoablation
Published on June 21, 2019
Dr. Orlando Florete demonstrates how to properly perform cryoablation of the medial branch for lumbar facet pain using a cadaver. He shows the correct probe placement using fluoroscopy, explains the...
Orlando Florete
June 19, 2019
Intro to Cryoablation
Published on June 19, 2019
Dr. Orlando Florete introduces the Pain Blocker for cryoablation in a cadaver lab before he demonstrates the procedure. He reviews the many neuropathies that respond well to this technique, including...
April 19, 2019
Bioness Stimrouter: Common Peroneal Nerve Procedure
Published on April 19, 2019
Dr. Stephen Barrett discusses the instruments in the Bioness StimRouter kit before demonstrating how to implant the device adjacent to the common peroneal nerve. He first locates the nerve with...
April 11, 2019
Lumbar Lysis of Adhesion-Caudal Approach
Dr. Ira Fox demonstrates how to perform a lysis of adhesion procedure on a cadaver via caudal approach (via the sacral hiatus).
April 2, 2019
Bioness Stimrouter: Tibial Nerve Procedure
Published on April 2, 2019
Dr. Stephen Barrett demonstrates two different approaches for lead placement of the Bioness StimRouter for tibial nerve stimulation. He shows how to locate the tibial nerve using ultrasound and simple...
Baher Yanni
March 12, 2019
Endoscopic Discectomy
Published on March 12, 2019
Dr. Baher Yanni demonstrates how to perform an L4-L5 endoscopic discectomy on a cadaver. He explains the “inside-outside” technique as well as the many fluoroscopic views needed to obtain the...
March 7, 2019
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Published on March 7, 2019
Dr. Andrea Trescot teaches students at Pain School International how to implant a spinal cord stimulator. She demonstrates how to advance the SCS lead through the introducer to obtain optimal...
November 28, 2018
Rhizotomy
Published on November 28, 2018
Dr. Arthur Watanabe demonstrates how to perform a thoracic rhizotomy on a cadaver. He explains the needle advancement while using osseous landmarks under fluoroscopy. He also mentions that the anatomical...
October 19, 2018
Two Needle Technique for Lumbar Discogram
Published on October 19,2018
Dr. Harold Cordner demonstrates a two-needle technique for a lumbar discogram. By using an introducer, he explains, the needle entering the disc does not come in contact with the skin’s normal...