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BackTable / MSK / Podcast / Episode #77
Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy with Intradiscal Ozone
with Dr. Alexis Kelekis
Intradiscal ozone offers a minimally invasive approach to disc pain that can reduce inflammation and restore function. How well does it work and where does it fit in the lumbar radiculopathy treatment algorithm? In this episode of the Backtable MSK Podcast, host Jacob Fleming speaks with Dr. Alexis Kelekis about the contemporary role of intradiscal ozone and emerging innovations in interventional spine treatment.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, May 20). Ep. 77 – Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy with Intradiscal Ozone [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Alexis Kelekis
Dr. Alexis Kelekis is an interventional radiologist and Professor of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology at National & Kapodistrian University of Athens in Athens, Greece.
Dr. Jacob Fleming
Dr. Jacob Fleming is a diagnostic radiology resident and future MSK interventional radiologist in Dallas, Texas.
Synopsis
Dr. Kelekis, a prominent figure in radiology and interventional pain management, shares insights from the 2025 GRIBOI meeting held in Banff, AB, Canada. Topics discussed include the development and possibility of bone augmentation polymers, intradiscal ozone therapy, and various interventional treatments for degenerative disc disease and vertebral fractures. Dr. Kelekis also touches on the need for specialized training in interventional radiology and the future of personalized medicine in pain management.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
06:40 - Ozone Treatment: Mechanism and Efficacy
13:23 - Challenges and Innovations in Spine Treatments
20:09 - Treatment Algorithm in Patients with Lower Extremity Radiculopathy
24:00 - Future Directions in Interventional Spine Treatments
30:28 - Closing Remarks
Resources
SpinaFx:
https://spinafx.com/
GRIBOI:
https://www.griboi.org/
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