Episode # 80 • 01 Jul 2025
Cryoneurolysis in Pain Management: Anatomy & Technique
Where does cryoneurolysis fit in contemporary pain management? In this episode of Backtable MSK, host Jacob Fleming is joined by Dr. Alexa Levey to discuss the role of cryoneurolysis in various pain presentations, covering indications, anatomical targets, and techniques in different clinical scenarios.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
03:49 - Discussion of Dr. Levey’s Recent Research Paper
09:35 - The Fine Details of Pain and Pain Management
18:42 - Patient Quality of Life Assessment in Regards to Pain Management
28:28 - Game Plan for Managing Neuritis
37:19 - Collaboration Between Different Specialists
40:16 - Offering Patient Education and Support
42:31 - Final Reflections and Gratitude
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More about this episode
This episode offers practical guidance on how to take a detailed patient history, how to use cryoneurolysis for pain management, and the significance of multidisciplinary collaboration. The conversation also highlights the importance of setting proper patient expectations, understanding different types of pain, and the need for standardizing cryoneurolysis procedures through structured research and education.
Dr. Levey also shares her recent career move to Yale, her passion for research, and the challenges she faced returning to academia from private practice.
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