In this episode we discussed posterior interspinous fusion with Dr. Larry Khoo and Dr. Anuj Shah. We talked about patient selection, what to look for on imaging, and the safety profile of the Minuteman procedure. Dr. Khoo also discussed the biomechanics of interspinous fusion, including sagittal balance.  We wrapped up the episode talking about how spine surgeons and pain physicians can work together to treat spinal stenosis. 

Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD:

Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy.

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Host, Timothy Deer, MD:

Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias. Dr. Deer has led a revolution in interventional spine and nerve care by teaching thousands of physicians an algorithmic approach to care including methods that are less invasive at a lower risk for complications.

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Guest, Dr. Larry Khoo, MD:

Dr. Khoo is a neurosurgeon  who practices in Los Angeles, CA and Hawaii. Dr. Khoo is a resident member of the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, as well as a member of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Spine & Peripheral Nerve Surgery and the North American Spine Society.

Guest, Dr. Anuj Shah, DO:

Dr. Shah is a PGY-4 PMR resident in Detroit, Michigan. He has matched in a pain fellowship at Cornell. 

About ASPN: ASPN was created to bring the top minds in the fields of pain and neuroscience together. ASPN has a mission to improve education, highlight scientific curiosity, establish best practice, and elevate each other in a quest to improve the field of pain and neuroscience. All initiatives of ASPN are dedicated to improving patient outcomes, education, research, and innovation.

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