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BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #565
Resorbable Embolics in MSK Embolizations
with Dr. Keerthi Prasad
Resorbable embolics are gaining traction in musculoskeletal interventions, but what are the key technical considerations? Dr.Keerthi Prasad, interventional radiologist at the Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share practical insights when using resorbable embolics in MSK interventions.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, August 19). Ep. 565 – Resorbable Embolics in MSK Embolizations [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Keerthi Prasad
Dr. Keerthi Prasad is an interventional radiologist at the Center For Pain Control and the Center For Vein Care in Northwest Indiana.
Dr. Aparna Baheti
Dr. Aparna Baheti is a practicing Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington.
Synopsis
Dr. Prasad opens the conversation with an overview of embolic agents used in MSK interventions—including Imipenem, Lipiodol, and Nexsphere-F—and shares practical insights into technique selection. He explores the nuances of working with various resorbable embolics, highlighting clinical cases from his personal experience. The discussion also highlights Dr. Prasad’s innovative approach to establishing an outpatient-based lab (OBL) focused on musculoskeletal interventions. Additionally, Dr. Prasad also offers insight into the expanding role of resorbable embolics in treating conditions such as knee arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and adhesive capsulitis. The episode ends with a call to broaden access to this evolving treatment.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:55 - Outpatient Embolization and MSK Procedures
04:20 - Resorbable Embolics in Joint Embolization
04:52 - Available Resorbable Embolics in the US
07:57 - Technical Insights on Using Resorbable Embolics
15:18 - Patient Outcomes and Long-Term Durability
22:24 - Future of MSK Embolization Techniques
24:05 - Exploring New Applications for Resorbable Embolics
27:30 - Innovative Procedures and Techniques
37:00 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Practitioners
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