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Ep. 83 Spine Ablation & Kyphoplasty: Handling Complex Cases with Dr. Asad Baig
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2 months ago
Ep. 83 Spine Ablation & Kyphoplasty: Handling Complex Cases with Dr. Asad Baig
From patient selection to procedure technique–learn the key insights that shape a successful kyphoplasty and spine ablation practice. In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, host Dr. Michael Barraza welcomes back Dr. Asad Baig, an Interventional Radiologist and director of the Interventional Spine Center at Columbia University. They discuss the latest developments at Columbia, focusing on exciting expansions in the interventional radiology and spine realms. The primary focus of their conversation is on advanced techniques in spine ablation and kyphoplasty, and the ideal patient profile for these treatments.---This podcast is supported by:Medtronic OsteoCoolhttps://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professionals/products/surgical-energy/ablation/radiofrequency-ablation/systems/osteocool-2-0-bone-tumor-ablation-system.html---SYNPOSISDr. Baig begins the episode by explaining the importance of collaborating with radiation oncologists and spine surgeons to optimize patient outcomes and emphasizes considerations, such as bone quality, prior to a spinal ablation. The episode also features Dr. Baig’s approach to treating sclerotic versus lytic lesions with his insights on navigating complex cases involving post-radiation fractures and internal fixation complications. This first episode of a two-part series emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach and the need for precise imaging and patient communication when treating patients with spinal ablation.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction 01:31 - Evaluating Patients Prior to Spine Ablation 09:02 - Who is the Ideal Candidate for Ablation Kyphoplasty?14:24 - Approaching Lesions Within the Vertebral Body21:26 - When is it Appropriate to Use Balloons After an OsteoCool Ablation?27:58 - Approach to Patients with Significant Vertebral Height Loss35:33 - Challenging Cases with Kyphoplasty39:02 - Sclerotic versus Lytic Lesions---RESOURCESDr. Asad Baig, MDhttps://doctors.columbia.edu/us/ny/new-york/asad-baig-md-51-west-51st-street OsteoCool RF Ablation System by Medtronic
https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professionals/products/surgical-energy/ablation/radiofrequency-ablation/systems/osteocool-radiofrequency-ablation-system.html
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