BackTable Bone & Sports

Dr. Aditya Bagrodia sits down with Elie Toubiana, founder and CEO of ScribeMD.ai, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical documentation. --- SYNPOSIS Their conversation covers the capabilities and benefits of using an AI-driven medical scribe that ensures HIPAA compliance, reduces physician burnout, and enhances patient interactions. Elie also shares his...

Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Douglas Beall dive into the intricacies of sacroplasty, including considerations for selecting cement volume, efficacy of small versus large needles, and biomechanics of the pelvis. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --- SYNPOSIS The doctors review evidence from the SAKOS trial on pain relief and highlight the complexities of...

In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Douglas Beall discuss the challenges and advancements in treating sacral insufficiency fractures (SIF), the importance of real-world data in evaluating treatment efficacy, and the need to increase awareness of sacral fractures and sacroplasty. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --...

Musculoskeletal radiologists can be highly involved in cryoablation for desmoid tumors. Interventional radiologist Dr. Jack Jennings from Washington University in St. Louis shares the finer points of his approach to this procedure.  Desmoid tumor cryoablation cases require varying numbers of cryoablation probes, dependant on tumor morphology. The usual number of probes ranges from 5 to 10. To miti...

Desmoid tumors are a type of benign sarcoma that can be locally aggressive and extremely morbid. Dr. Jack Jennings from Washington University in St. Louis discusses his experience in treating this condition. Surgical resection is considered the gold standard for treatment; however, the aggressive nature of these tumors can make resection challenging. To address this, Dr. Jennings’ institution bega...

In this episode, Dr. Aron Chary provides an in-depth look into endovascular and minimally invasive treatments for pain management, specifically focusing on cryoneurolysis. He shares his experience of implementing the technology for both benign and malignant conditions in an independent private practice setting. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Boston Scientific Visual ICE Cryoablation System https://www....

In this episode, Dr. Blake Parsons talks through the role of spinal cord stimulation in treating vascular issues and diabetic neuropathy. He also discusses the growing presence of vascular specialists in clinics, the transition from procedural work to clinical involvement, and the significance of building a strong patient-doctor relationship. The doctors highlight the effectiveness of Nevro 10 kHz...

In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, Dr. Dana Dunleavy interviews Dr. David Prologo about his perspective on current advancements in MSK interventions, including steerable spine needles, thermocouples for radiofrequency ablation, and the growing importance of advocacy and longitudinal follow up for patients with chronic pain. Dr. Prologo is an interventional radiologist at Emory Universit...

On this episode of the BackTable MSK podcast, co-hosts Dr. Chris Beck and Dr. Aaron Fritts review the basics of bone lesion biopsy, including patient selection, imaging modalities, and procedural steps. They begin with summarizing indications for bone lesions, which are most common in the setting of metastatic disease. Patients usually get referred for biopsy when a bone lesion is caught on CT ima...

In this episode of the Back Table MSK Podcast, guest host and interventional radiologist Dr. Dana Dunleavy speaks with Dr. Majid Khan about building an academic interventional spine program and the need for nonvascular spine intervention fellowships. Dr. Khan is neuroradiologist and Director of Non-Vascular Spine Intervention at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Khan discusses his experience in spine...

In this BackTable MSK episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming speaks with Dr. Joshua Hirsch about the current state of spinal interventional radiology. Dr. Hirsch is an interventional neuroradiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Hirsch discusses the past and future of spinal interventional radiology. He describes his experience in automated percutaneous lumbar discectomy as well as chemonucleolysis...

In this BackTable MSK episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Alan Sag about techniques and advancements in bone cryoablation. Dr. Sag is an interventional radiologist at Duke University Medical Center. To start, Dr. Sag discusses his current practice and collaboration with orthopedic surgeons. He highlights IlluminOss, a new photodynamic bone stabilization system that uses similar concepts...

In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming hosts an on-site interview with Dr. Muneeb Ahmed, president of the Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO) at the annual conference. Dr. Ahmed also serves as the Chief of IR at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. They discuss the development of interventional oncology (IO) as a subspecialty of interventional radiology and how the SIO conference has rapidly gro...

In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, guest host Dr. Dana Dunleavy interviews Professor Erich Osterberg, a climate scientist and geologist. Osterberg is a Professor of Climate Science at Dartmouth College. His current work is centered around ways to reduce carbon emissions associated with the practice of medicine. Through his experience with advising local decision makers, he has seen a sh...

In this episode, guest host Dr. Dana Dunleavy and guest Dr. Douglas Beall delve into the transformative potential of neuromodulation in the treatment of chronic pain, particularly for painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). Dr. Beall is an interventional musculoskeletal radiologist practicing at Oklahoma Spine in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dr. Beall recounts his journey, from his beginnings in the military to h...

In this episode of the Back Table MSK podcast, co-hosts and interventional radiologists Dr. Aaron Fritts and Dr. Chris Beck have an in-depth discussion about bone marrow biopsies, including their preferred techniques and devices, potential complications, and management of patient expectations. To start, they cover the typical referral pathway for biopsies, the majority of which involve hematology/...

In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Jacob Fleming and guest Dr. Jack Jennings discuss advancements in interventional oncology, specifically regarding cryoablation for bone metastases. Dr. Jennings is an interventional musculoskeletal radiologist at Washington University School of Medicine and President of the American Society of Spine Radiology. They discuss the results of the MOTIO...

In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Alexa Levey have an in-depth discussion about the current uses and potential future applications of cryoneurolysis in interventional radiology. Dr. Levey is an interventional radiologist at the Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX. The doctors discuss how cryoneurolysis differs from radiofrequency (RF) ablation, high...

In this BackTable MSK episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming discusses the future of musculoskeletal radiology with Dr. Glade Roper of VIP Specialists in Visalia, California. Dr. Roper is an MSK radiologist who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. The doctors explore the potential of musculoskeletal interventional radiology in private practice, with emphasis on the role of device companies’ trai...

In this episode, host Dr. Dana Dunleavy interviews NFL player Taylor Rapp and neurointerventional radiologist Dr. Wayne Olan about the role of the Q collar in safeguarding the brain from impact. --- SHOW NOTES Taylor Rapp, a native of Washington state, pursued his college education at the University of Washington, where he also played football. He was later drafted by the LA Rams and played for th...

In this episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Jason Cox interview musculoskeletal radiologist Dr. Jon Jacobson about the current uses and future role of musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --- SHOW NOTES To begin, Dr. Jacobson provides insight into his professional journey, from training at Henry Ford Hospital to his...

In this episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Dana Dunleavy about spinal tumor ablation and vertebral augmentation. Dana is an interventional radiologist and Director of Windsong Interventional & Vascular Services. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --- SHOW NOTES Dana begins the discussion by reflecting on his upbringing in a small country t...

In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. William Morrison, the medical director of Trace Orthopedics. Trace Orthopedics is developing a minimally invasive implantable device for tendon repairs. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --- SHOW NOTES William's passion for radiology traces back to his early love for art. In the initial stages of his...

In this episode, host Dr. Jason Cox interviews Dr. Marnix van Holsbeeck, who is considered to be one of the godfathers of musculoskeletal ultrasound. --- SHOW NOTES Dr. Holsbeeck begins by reflecting on his early life in Belgium. Raised in a family of medical professionals, he started his career as a general practitioner at the age of 24, all while pursuing a comprehensive radiology training. His...