NANS Webinar 2024- Neurostimulation for Non-Surgical Back Pain On Demand-NANS Webinar 2024- Neurostimulation for Non-Surgical Back Pain

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The video features a detailed panel discussion led by Corey Hunter, President of NANCE, along with renowned figures in the field of neuromodulation like Dr. Tim Deere, Alexa Mora, Jay Greider, and Kiran Patel. The primary focus is on non-surgical treatments for chronic low back pain (CLBP) using neurostimulation.<br /><br />Tim Deere initiates the discussion, highlighting the growing significance of neurostimulation for non-surgical back pain. Alexa Mora presents enlightening statistics, showing CLBP as the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting 13% of U.S. adults and 500 million people globally. She underscores the limited effectiveness of conservative treatments, such as physical therapy and medications, and suggests neuromodulation as a viable alternative.<br /><br />Jay Greider dives into data from various randomized control trials (RCTs) like the DISTINCT study, showing that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) significantly improves pain and quality of life compared to conventional medical management. Greider illustrates the effectiveness of different waveforms and techniques in neurostimulation, citing significant reductions in pain and disability scores. He also emphasizes the potential for cost savings in the healthcare system.<br /><br />Kiran Patel introduces the application of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation, citing positive outcomes from studies in Europe and the U.S. for treating non-surgical low back pain. She recommends further high-quality trials to validate the effectiveness of DRG.<br /><br />Finally, Corey Hunter discusses an algorithm for implementing neuromodulation in clinical practice. He presents evidence supporting the use of spinal cord stimulation across various conditions like facetogenic, vertebrogenic, and discogenic pain. Hunter concludes that neuromodulation offers a potent, less invasive treatment avenue for chronic low back pain, surpassing many traditional methods.<br /><br />The webinar wrapped up with an encouraging note on future research and upcoming medical conferences, stressing the need for continued innovation and study in the field of pain management with hopes of improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Keywords

neuromodulation

chronic low back pain

Corey Hunter

non-surgical treatments

neurostimulation

spinal cord stimulation

dorsal root ganglion stimulation

randomized control trials

pain management

medical innovation