The NASS Podcast
Episodes
Stem Cells and Degenerative Disc Disease
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Zorica Buser, PhD and Mark Erwin, DC, PhD Disclosures: Buser, Zorica: Consulting: AOSpine (B, Outside 12-Month Requirement), Xenco Medical...
Use of Bone Cement in Metastatic Spinal Disease and Beyond
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, PHD (Washington University), Dan Sciubba, MD (Johns Hopkins), and Joe Schwab, MD, MS (Harvard/Massachusetts General...
Identifying and Managing Physician Burnout in Today’s Health Care Environment
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that physicians, as a group, have lower work-life satisfaction compared to the general population? The consequences of burnout are borne ...
Optimizing the High Risk Patient for Surgery and Burnout
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: F. Todd Wetzel, MD; Carrie A. Diulus, MD; Mark Cuccuzella, MD Disclosures: Cuccuzella, Mark : Nothing to Disclose Diulus, Carrie A. : Trip...
Spinal Cord Mapping
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD; Evan K. Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS; Neel Anand, MD Disclosures: Anand, Neel: Royalties: Medtronic (F), Nuvasive (B), Glo...
Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence: Are We There Yet?
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Moderator Douglas Pahl, MD interviews Karthik Madhavan, MD about a SpineLine articled he helped author titled, "Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and...
Epidural Abscess
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Joseph H. Schwab, MD; Andrew J. Schoenfeld, MD Disclosures: Schoenfeld, Andrew J.: Royalties: Wolters Kluwer, Springer (B); Consulting: Ar...
Survival Prediction and Frailty Evaluation for Patients with Metastatic Tumors
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Joseph H Schwab, MD; Dan M Sciubba, MD; Ilya Laufer, MD Disclosures: Schwab, Joseph H.: Scientific Advisory Board: Chordoma Foundation (No...
Value-Based Gap Analysis of Neuromonitoring
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: F. Todd Wetzel, MD, John Ney, MD, Tara Stewart, PhD, DABNM Disclosures: Wetzel, F. Todd: Stock Ownership: Relievant Medical (1%). Ne...
Lumbar Disc Replacement
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Scott Blumenthal, MD, Richard D. Guyer, MD, Jack E. Zigler, MD Disclosures: Blumenthal, Scott: Royalties: Aesculap (A); Stock Ownership: F...
Psychologically Informed Practice
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: F. Todd Wetzel, MD, Chris J. Main, MA, PhD, Gregory L. Whitcomb, DC Disclosures: Wetzel, F. Todd: Stock Ownership: Relievant Medical (1%)....
Cervical Disc Replacement
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Scott Blumenthal, MD, Richard D. Guyer, MD, Jack E. Zigler, MD Disclosures: Blumenthal, Scott: Royalties: Aesculap (A); Stock Ownership: F...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 12
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[12 of 12] Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Section Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “...
Operating on Neurofibromas- What Have We Learned?
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[3 of 3] In this newest episode from the Section on Spine Oncology , Drs. Schwab, Sciubba, and Goodwin discuss operating on neurofibromas. Surg...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 11
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[11 of 12] Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Section Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 10
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[10 of 12] Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Section Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss, "Diagnostic acc...
Why Do You Need an X-Ray?
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[2 of 3] In this podcast, Matthew Goodwin, MD, PhD, of Washington University Orthopaedics/Barnes-Jewish and the Washington University Spine Tumor Cen...
Injectable Biologic Therapies for Intervertebral Disc
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Zorica Buser, PhD, Mark Erwin, DC, PhD Disclosures: Buser, Zorica: Consulting: AOSpine (B), Xenco Medical (B); Research Support (Investiga...
Medical Management of Spinal Cord Injury
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Christina L. Goldstein, MD, FRCSC, Scott D. Daffner, MD, Gregory D. Schroeder, MD Disclosures: Daffner, Scott D.: Consulting: Bioventus (B...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 9
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[9 of 12] Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Section Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “...
Special Considerations When Treating Athletes with Low Back Pain
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Evan K. Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS, Rick J. Placide, MD, PT Disclosures: Johnson, Evan K.: Nothing to Disclose Placide, Rick J.: Nothing...
An Introduction to Predictive Models for Spinal Metastases
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[1 of 3] Hosted by Joseph H. Schwab, MD and Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, PhD, this episode by the Section on Spine Oncology discusses the question, "Why do...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 8
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[8 of 12] Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Section Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “...
Management of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Paul M. Arnold, MD Disclosures: Arnold, Paul M.: Board of Directors: AANS/CNS Joint Section on Neurot...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 7
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[7 of 12] Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “Are ther...
Robotics in Spine Surgery
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Michael Y. Wang, MD, Michael P. Steinmetz, MD Disclosures: Steinmetz, Michael P.: Royalties: Biomet Spine (B); Consulting: Intellirod (A),...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 6
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[6 of 12] Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “How can ...
Endoscopic Spine Surgery and its Future
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Peter Witt, MD, Michael Y. Wang, MD Disclosures: Wang, Michael Y.: Royalties: DePuy Synthes Spine (F); Stock Ownership: ISD (<1%), Medi...
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty - Surgeon Reluctance To Adopt The Technology
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Mark M. Mikhael, MD, Christopher F. Wolf, MD, Nick Shamie, MD, Lisa A. Ferrara, PhD Disclosures: Ferrara, Lisa A.: Consulting: OrthoKineti...
Treatment Options for L4-5 Mobile Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: Open or MI
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Nathaniel P. Brooks, MD, Khoi D. Than, MD, Michael P. Steinmetz, MD Disclosures: Brooks, Nathaniel P.: Other: NASS (Minimally Invasive Pro...
Avoiding Unnecessary Lumbar Surgery While Improving Surgical Outcomes
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Ronald G. Donelson, MD, MS, Ryan A. Tauzell, PT, MA, MDT, F. Todd Wetzel, MD Disclosures: Donelson, Ronald G.: Scientific Advisory Board: ...
A Biopsychosocial Approach in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Moderator Chad Patton, MD, interviews SpineLine authors Sarah C. Rispinto, PhD and Kush Goyal, MD, to discuss their article, “A Biopsychosocial Appr...
Spinal Diagnostics: The Benefit of Identifying Patterns of Pain Response
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Ronald G. Donelson, MD, MS, Ryan Tauzell, PT, MA, MDT, F. Todd Wetzel, MD Disclosures: Donelson, Ronald G.: Scientific Advisory Board: Cho...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 5
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[5 of 12] Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “Does use ...
Definitive Radiation for Oligo Metastatic Disease
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Joseph H. Schwab, MD, Ilya Laufer, MD, Daniel M. Sciubba, MD Disclosures: Laufer, Ilya: Consulting: BrainLab (A), DePuy Synthes (B), Globu...
Trends in Decision Making for Biologics
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Joseph S. Butler, PhD, FRCS, Gregory D. Schroeder, MD Disclosures: Butler, Joseph S.: Nothing to Disclose Schroeder, Gregory Dougla...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 4
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[4 of 12] Hear Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, "What a...
Separation Surgery Along with Stereotactic Radio Surgery for Metastatic Disease
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Joseph H. Schwab, MD, Ilya Laufer, MD, Daniel M. Sciubba, MD Disclosures: Laufer, Ilya: Consulting: BrainLab (A), DePuy Synthes (B),...
Ideal Treatment For a Symptomatic Grade I/II L4-5 Spondylolisthesis
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Paul R. Gause, MD, Sandeep N. Gidvani, MD Disclosures: Gause, Paul R.: Speaking and/or Teaching Arrangements: Medtronic (C). Gidvani...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 3
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[3 of 12] Hear Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “Why ...
Minimally Invasive Spine Deformity Surgery
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Michael Y. Wang, MD, Michael P. Steinmetz, MD Disclosures: Steinmetz, Michael P.: Royalties: Biomet Spine (B); Consulting: Intelliro...
How Does Psychologically Informed Practice Influence Outcome?
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Gregory L. Whitcomb, DC, F. Todd Wetzel, MD Disclosures: Wetzel, F. Todd: Stock Ownership: Relievant Medical (<1%). Whitcomb, Gre...
Drowning in Denials: The Insurance Denial & Appeal Process
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Wiseman, MD (Public Affairs Committee Member) and Donna Lahey, RNFA, CNOR (Author) discuss the Socioeconomics & Politics article, "Drowning ...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 2
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[2 of 12] Hear from Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, "N...
What Are The Real Criteria for a Neuromonitoring Alert In Spine Surgery?
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Richard Vogel, PhD, DABNM, Adam Doan, DC, DABNM, Anthony K. Sestokas, PhD, DABNM Disclosures: Doan, Adam: Private Investments (inclu...
Benefits of an Interdisciplinary Spine Practice
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Eeric Truumees, MD, E. Kano Mayer, MD, John Stokes, MD, Enrique B. Pena, MD Disclosures: Mayer, E. Kano A.: Stock Ownership: Infinit...
Spine Surgery In The Elderly
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Jack Jallo, MD, PhD, FACS, Srinivas K. Prasad, MD, Joshua E. Heller, MD, MBA Disclosures: Heller, Joshua E.: Consulting: Nuvasive (D...
Lumbar Spine Fusion: The Patient's Perspective
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vivek Mohan discusses Lumbar Spine Fusion with one of his former patients. Disclosure: Mohan, Vivek: Consulting: AIM Specialty Health (B), Baxter...
Epidural Abscess
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Christopher M. Bono, MD, F. Todd Wetzel, MD, William C. Watters, MD, MS Disclosures: Bono, Christopher M.: Royalties: Wolters Kluwer (A), ...
Section on IONM: How to Optimize Neuromonitoring Episode 1
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[1 of 12] Hear Section on Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Co-Chairs Dr. Rich Vogel and Dr. Adam Doan discuss the question, “What...
How to Manage Acute Pain for Patients
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Faisel Zaman, MD, Chair of the Patient Education Committee, discusses acute back pain. Disclosure: Zaman, Faisel M.: Nothing to Disclose Key: A: $10...
Degenerative Disc Disease for Patients
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Faisel Zaman, MD, Chair of the Patient Education Committee, discusses causes and treatments for degenerative disc disease. Disclosure: Zaman, Faisel ...
Physician and Hospital Reputation Management
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas Pahl, MD (Public Affairs Committee Chair), William Sullivan, MD (SpineLine Medical Editor) and Andrew Pugely, MD (Author) discuss the Value in...
Invited Review- "Risk Stratification and the Future of Spine Surgery"
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Patton, MD (Public Affairs Committee Chair), William Sullivan, MD (SpineLine Medical Editor) and Emily Miller, MD (Review Author) discuss the Inv...
Women's Issues in Spine Care
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Saralyn Mark, MD (iGIANT, Yale University, Georgetown University), Kimberly J. Templeton, MD (University of Kansas) and Gregory Whitcomb, DC (Medical ...
Will We Still Be Doing PSO's (Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy) in 10 Years?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sigurd Berven, MD (University of California San Francisco) and Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS (The University of Miami) discuss the practice of and future ...
Surgical Management of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Resnick, MS, MD (Madison, WI), Eeric Truumees, MD (Austin, TX), Zoher Ghogawala, MD (Boston, MA) and Jeffrey Wang, MD (Los Angeles, CA) discuss...
Quality of Life Surgery in Metastatic Disease of the Spine
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Steyn, MD (McMaster University) and Christina Goldstein MD, FRCSC (University of Missouri) discuss quality of life for patients with metastatic ...
Proximal Junctional Kyphosis
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sigurd Berven, MD (University of California San Francisco) and Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS (The University of Miami) review proximal junctional kyphosis...
Physical Therapy: Pre- or Post-Planned Spine Surgery
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas E. Dreisinger, PhD, FACSM, Ezequiel D. Gherscovici, PT and Evan K. Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS discuss physical therapy before and after spine surger...
Management and Complications of Spine Instrumentation in Patients with Osteoporosis
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A. Jay Khanna, MD (Johns Hopkins University) and Charles A. Reitman, MD (The Medical University of South Carolina Charleston) discuss management and c...
Is Surgery for Axial Back Pain Still an Option?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scott L. Blumenthal, MD (Texas Back Institute), Rolando Garcia Jr., MD, MPH (Miami, FL) and Gregory D. Schroeder, MD (The Rothman Institute) answer th...
The Impact of Gender-Sex on Innovation and Novel Technologies
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Saralyn Mark, MD (iGIANT, Yale University, Georgetown University) and Gregory Whitcomb, DC (Medical College of Wisconsin) discuss the impact of gender...
Cervical Myelopathy Anterior vs. Posterior
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scott L. Blumenthal, MD, Rolando Garcia Jr., MD, MPH and Gregory D. Schroeder, MD debate anterior versus posterior cervical myelopathy. Disclosures: ...
Cellular-Based Allografts
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Lawrence, MD (University of Utah) and Harvey E. Smith, MD (University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery) discuss cellular-base...
Who Is the Ideal Patient for SI Fusion? Who Is Not?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Smuck, MD (Stanford University) and Joshua E. Heller, MD (Thomas Jefferson University) discuss patient selection for sacroiliac dysfunction. ...
What is the Best Operation for My Patient with Cervical Myelopathy?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zoher Ghogawala, MD, FACS (Lahey Clinic and Tufts University School of Medicine) and Srinivas K. Prasad, MD (Thomas Jefferson University) address deci...
Laminoplasty vs. ACDF
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey C. Wang, MD (University of Southern California Spine Center), Raymond J. Hah, MD (Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California...
Is Surgery Indicated for a Type II Odontoid Fracture?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD (Thomas Jefferson University), Rick C. Sasso, MD (Indiana Spine Group and Indiana University School of Medicine), Carlo ...
How to Handle Degenerative Scoliosis
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Charles A. Reitman, MD (Medical University of South Carolina Department of Orthopaedics), Michael Y. Wang, MD (University of Miami Hospital) and Micha...
Complications
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Norman B. Chutkan, MD, FACS (University of Arizona College of Medicine and The CORE Institute), Michael J. Vives, MD (Rutgers University, New Jersey M...
3D Printing
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Dang, MD (University of California San Francisco) and Wellington K. Hsu, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) address 3D prin...