Topic
Degenerative Disc Disease
Podcasts
Bone & Sports # 79Jun 17, 2025Managing Vertebrogenic Pain: Ablation Procedures & Outcomes
Paging all neuroradiologists and spine specialists interested in enhancing their vertebral nerve ablation practice. In this special ESNR edition of Backtable MSK, host Jacob Fleming welcomes neuroradiologist Dr. Luigi Manfre to discuss the intricacies of vertebral nerve ablation, focusing on patient selection, technical approaches, and emerging practice trends.
- Bone & Sports # 77May 20, 2025
Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy with Intradiscal Ozone
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.
- Bone & Sports # 69Feb 18, 2025
Intradiscal Augmentation and Frontiers in Back Pain Treatment
Vertebral augmentation for degenerative disc disease has traditionally been performed using cement injections. However, new biomaterials are emerging that may offer more precise targeting of the vertebral discs, potentially leading to higher patient satisfaction. In this episode of Backtable MSK, Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice discusses significant advances in the treatment of degenerative disc disease, with a particular focus on disc augmentation using intradiscal hydrogel. This episode marks the third and final installment in our series on degenerative disc disease with Dr. Clerk-Lamalice.
- Bone & Sports # 67Feb 4, 2025
Introduction to Treatment of Discogenic Back Pain
Degenerative disc disease, a major cause of low back pain, is the most common musculoskeletal issue worldwide, affecting an estimated 15-30% of the population. In this episode of BackTable MSK, interventional radiologists Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice and Dr. Jacob Fleming cover symptomatic degenerative disc disease, focusing on its diagnosis and treatment with anesthetic injections. This is the first episode in a two-part series on discogenic back pain.
- Bone & Sports # 68Feb 4, 2025
BackTable Basics: Lumbar Disc Access & Discography
The lumbar discogram is a cornerstone of musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology, as it enables interventionalists to pinpoint the exact level of discogenic back pain. In this episode of Backtable MSK, the Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice and host Dr. Jacob Fleming explore the techniques and applications of the discogram, a procedure highly valued for its effectiveness in both diagnosis and pain management.
- Bone & Sports # 18Jul 5, 2023
Awake Spine Surgery
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Alok Sharan about low back awake spinal surgery. This innovative approach offers patients a more pleasant surgical experience compared to traditional surgery under general anesthesia. Not only does it provide better patient outcomes, but it also reduces the need for opioid pain medication and allows for improved mobility after the procedure.
Vascular & IR # 340Jul 5, 2023Awake Spine Surgery
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Alok Sharan about low back awake spinal surgery. This innovative approach offers patients a more pleasant surgical experience compared to traditional surgery under general anesthesia. Not only does it provide better patient outcomes, but it also reduces the need for opioid pain medication and allows for improved mobility after the procedure.
ENT & Allergy # 64Jul 19, 2022Better Neck Health
In this special crossover BackTable episode, Dr. Aaron Fritts and Dr. Julie Wei talk with Dr. Gerry Mattia, Chiropractor and Director of Rehabilitation of ViscoGen Clinic in Orlando, Florida.
- Vascular & IR # 226Jul 19, 2022
Better Neck Health
In this special crossover BackTable episode, Dr. Aaron Fritts and Dr. Julie Wei talk with Dr. Gerry Mattia, Chiropractor and Director of Rehabilitation of ViscoGen Clinic in Orlando, Florida.