This 'Ask Us Anything' episode tackles complex listener questions around Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), central sensitization, and neuromodulation. Topics include the Budapest criteria for CRPS diagnosis, the overlap with sensitization, the pros and cons of spinal cord stimulators (SCS), managing post-implant complications such as pocket pain, and the role of prolotherapy as an alternative. The sympathetic nervous system's role in CRPS is also explored, making this a dense, clinically rich episode for patients and providers managing the most complex end of the pain spectrum.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:18 Technical Difficulties and Banter
00:44 Diving into Q&A
01:09 Understanding CRPS and Central Sensitization
09:11 Neuromodulation for CRPS
10:50 Personal Experiences with Neuromodulation
16:30 Risks and Considerations of Neuromodulation
32:47 Device Malfunction and Lead Migration
34:28 Complications with DRG Leads
39:27 Pocket Pain and Treatment Options
43:20 Exploring Prolotherapy for Pain Management
54:08 Sympathetic Nervous System and CRPS
59:12 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
