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Premier Pain TalkTreatment For Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain- EP 26Treatment For Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain
Today on the podcast, host, Dr. Michael Danko talks about one of the most common causes of low back pain. Tune in to learn about the characteristics of sacroiliac (SI) joint pain and the different treatments that are available.
Episode Highlights:
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a common contributor to low back pain.
The SI joint is primarily designed for stability; It is a shock absorber for the forces that are transmitted from the spine into the extremities. It has a joint capsule and ligament structure a...
2022-10-0509 minPremier Pain TalkRestorative Treatment For Mechanical Low Back Pain- EP 25Restorative Treatment For Mechanical Low Back Pain
Dr. Danko and his partner at the practice, Dr. Tim Feldheim hosted a webinar about an exciting new therapy called, ‘restorative neurostimulation’. Many people experience low back pain at some point throughout their life and for varying reasons and this therapy is targeted at low back pain.Tune in to learn more.
Episode Highlights:
There is an exciting new therapy called restorative neurostimulation; The implantable device that provides the therapy is called reactivate.
Dr. Feldheim talks about how this therapy is targeted at low back pain...
2022-09-2731 minPremier Pain TalkDr. Matt Wiederholz Explains The Difference Between Peripheral Nerve Stimulation And Spinal Stimulation- EP 24On today’s episode, Dr. Danko talks with Dr. Matthias Wiederholz; He is the founder and visionary behind Performance Pain & Sports Medicine, also known as Performance. Performance is a boutique medical practice with a focus on the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Dr. Danko and Dr. Wiederholz have worked together on targeted drug delivery and today they are going to discuss a new therapy called peripheral nerve stimulation of which Dr. Wiederholz is one of the leading experts in the country.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Wiederholz shares how he started medical school in New Jer...
2022-09-2035 minPremier Pain TalkWhat Are The Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Treatments? -EP 23This week's episode is brought to you by a webinar that Dr. Michael Danko hosted with his practice, Premier Pain Institute. Two treatments are discussed are the zip procedure, also called posterior spine fusion and Silo, a sacroiliac joint fusion. Dr. Danko explains how both of the treatments are used in his practice and have great outcomes. Tune in for all of the details.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Danko discusses the minimally invasive spine technology from Aurora Spine and Pain, specifically the zip and silo products.
Dr. Danko and Dr. Feldheim are with Premier Pain Inst...
2022-09-1317 minPremier Pain TalkHow Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Controls Chronic Pain, With Dr Tim Feldheim- EP 22How Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Controls Chronic Pain, With Dr Tim Feldheim
On today’s episode, Dr. Danko and Dr. Feldheim discuss the rapidly growing and emerging therapy in chronic pain, peripheral nerve stimulation. Dr. Felheim completed his training at The University of Florida and a fellowship at Case Western University. At The Premier Pain Institute they have had positive experiences with peripheral nerve stimulation that they are sharing with the listeners. Tune in for the details!
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Feldheim explains who peripheral nerve stimulation is good for. They most commonly see pe...
2022-09-0600 minPremier Pain TalkTargeted Drug Delivery For Chronic Pain- EP 21Targeted Drug Delivery For Chronic Pain
On today’s episode of Premier Pain Talk, is a topic near and dear to Dr. Danko’s heart- targeted drug delivery also called a pain pump. It is an underutilized therapy but can be done very well and be very effective. This is an option that offers hope when other treatment options are not working or will not work. Dr. Feldheim, Dr. Danko’s partner at Premier Pain Institute joins the podcast as well today. Tune in for the details.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Danko talks about ho...
2022-08-3033 minPremier Pain TalkTreatment for a Herniated Disc -EP 20Treatment for a Herniated Disc
In the spirit of the football season kicking off, today on the episode Dr. Danko discusses one of the most common injuries to the low back, which is a lumbar disc herniation. What exactly is it? How does it happen? What are the treatment options? Tune in for all of the details.
Episode Highlights:
What is a lumbar disc? Dr. Danko explains what they are and their structure.
With a herniated disc, it will bulge and the gelatinous material will push on the outer wall and cause p...
2022-08-2315 minPremier Pain TalkAre You A Candidate For A Pain Pump? With Dr. Chris Beuer- EP 19On this episode, we re-visit Dr. Danko's discussion with his friend Dr. Chris Beuer from St. Louis, Missouri.
He feels fortunate to have found the feel of pain management and have the ability to actually make a difference in people’s lives. They discuss Pain Pump Therapy, what it is, and why it is used. These two doctors are passionate about improving quality of life for their patients. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Beuer introduces himself, shares about his practice in St. Louis, and what brought him to his current job position.
What...
2022-08-1633 minPremier Pain TalkWhat To Expect As A New Patient At Premier Pain Treatment Institute- EP 18What To Expect As A New Patient At Premier Pain Treatment Institute
This is a special bonus episode with Dr. Michael Danko; He shares what to expect when you come to the Pain Management Clinic when you come in for your new patient appointment. Tune in now.
Episode Highlights:
The first thing is getting a referral from your referring provider. The new patient scheduler calls to get you scheduled once that is received.
Insurance verification happens prior to the first appointment and verify benefits.
There are three office locations: Loveland, OH, Mt. Orb, Ohio...
2022-08-0909 minPremier Pain TalkRelieve Chronic Back Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulation- EP 17On this episode of Premier Pain Talk, host Dr. Michael Danko talks with Dr. Michael Fishman. He is a fantastic pain physician out of the Greater Philadelphia area. They are discussing spinal cord stimulation and some of the new horizons coming with it as well as digital health and data capturing and potentially new options for pain therapy down the road. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Fishman went to medical school at Jefferson Medical College, and he developed an interest in anesthesia, ENT, and neck surgery. And at the end of the day, he e...
2022-08-0245 minPremier Pain TalkPremier Pain Talk-Facet Joint Fusion - Minimally Invasive Treatment After Failed Radiofrequency Ablation- EP 16Facet Joint Fusion - Minimally Invasive Treatment After Failed Radiofrequency Ablation
Today on the podcast, Dr. Danko brings you the webinar talk from his practice of the July edition of PPTI Care Series. He is providing information on a posterolateral spine fusion or a facet joint fusion, which is a minimally invasive treatment option for low back pain. Tune in and get all the details.
Episode Highlights:
A posterolateral spine fusion is also called a facet joint fusion. It is a minimally invasive treatment for low back pain.
Why is it called a...
2022-07-1917 minPremier Pain TalkAdvancements in Digital Health For Neuromodulation With Dr. Allen Burton- EP 15Advancements in Digital Health For Neuromodulation With Dr. Allen Burton
On today’s episode, Dr. Danko has a special guest that he really admires, Dr. Allen Burton; He is the chief medical officer with Abbott. Dr. Danko and Dr. Burton have a discussion to share about some of the digital advances that are coming along in therapy called spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Burton started his career as an anesthesiologist and specialized in pain management and was certified in Interventional Pain Management. He practiced for 20 years in...
2022-07-0554 minPremier Pain TalkNon-Surgical Treatment For Discogenic Low Back Pain - EP 14Non-Surgical Treatment For Discogenic Low Back Pain
On today’s episode of Premier Pain Talk, Dr. Danko presents a webinar on the novel treatment called intervertebral allograft injection for degenerative disk disease. Tune in for all of the information.
Episode Highlights:
Have you heard of VIA disc? It is a nonsurgical treatment for degenerative disc disease. It is fairly new to pain management. Dr. Danko has been able to provide this to his patients for over a year now.
Dr. Danko explains his experience with the procedure.
Low back pain is a very...
2022-06-2816 minPremier Pain TalkBasics of Epidural Steroid Injections - EP 13Basics of Epidural Steroid Injections
Today on the podcast, Dr. Danko explains one of the most basic injections in pain management, the epidural steroid injection. What is it and what does it entail? What are the common conditions that are treated by epidural steroid injection? Tune in for all of the details.
Episode Highlights:
An epidural steroid injection is an injection of steroid into a space in the spine called the epidural space.
The spinal cord travels from the base of the skull into the low back and there are big nerves call...
2022-06-2112 minPremier Pain TalkPremier Pain Talk-Minimally Invasive Treatment For Spinal Stenosis - EP 12Minimally Invasive Treatment For Spinal Stenosis
On today’s episode, Dr. Danko has a special guest, a friend of his, Dr. Anjum Bux from Kentucky. They are discussing the minimally invasive lumbar decompression treatment and pain pump therapy. Dr. Bux is one of the international experts on pain pumps and has been involved in a lot of the guidelines that have been developed with it. Tune in now.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Anjum Bux introduces himself. He grew up in Kentucky south of Lexington and trained at the University of Kentucky where he di...
2022-06-1440 minPremier Pain TalkWhy Would You Need To See A Pain Management Specialist?- EP 11Why Would You Need To See A Pain Management Specialist?
When might your surgeon or primary care doctor recommend a referral to pain management? What does it mean and how do you know if you’re ready? If you’re sent to pain management, it can be for a variety of reasons. Tune in to hear Dr. Danko break down an overall review for understanding treatment in pain management.
Episode Highlights:
If your primary care doctor is referring you to pain management does that mean that they have run out of options in you...
2022-06-0713 minPremier Pain TalkPremier Pain Talk-High-Frequency Stimulation For Treatment Of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - EP 10High-Frequency Stimulation For Treatment Of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
This week’s episode brings new exciting information about how high frequency stimulation and spinal cord stimulation has FDA approval for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and how that is expanding therapy options for patients. Tune in for all of the details.
Episode Highlights:
Spinal cord stimulation is not new to diabetic neuropathy treatment but up until recently it was not approved by the FDA.
How does the FDA approval affect this treatment?
Dr. Danko explains an example of a patient situation that could have a diff...
2022-05-3123 minPremier Pain TalkPremier Pain Talk-Physician And Industry Relationship Can Make A Huge Difference In Your Care - EP 9Physician And Industry Relationship Can Make A Huge Difference In Your Care
On this episode of Premier Pain Talk, Dr. Danko has a special guest, Laura Vroon, who has been working in the healthcare industry for over 21 years. They are discussing the Industry relation side and how it is beneficial in positive patient care. Many people are not aware of how much goes on behind the scenes to bring forth meaningful products and innovative therapies. Tune in now.
Episode Highlights:
Today’s guest, Laura Vroon, introduces herself. She is very passionate about hel...
2022-05-2446 minPremier Pain TalkRadio Ablation For Chronic Pain - EP 8Radio Ablation For Chronic Pain
Today on Premier Pain Talk , Dr. Danko is talking about a very common procedure in interventional pain management called radio frequency ablation. There are many conditions that can be effectively treated with it including arthritic joints and nerve pain from various sources. Tune in to hear how it works and the purpose it serves for many!
Episode Highlights:
Radiofrequency ablation in layman’s terms is sometimes referred to as ‘burning the nerves’; other terms it goes by are rhizotomy and radiofrequency neurotomy.
Dr. Danko explains how a radiofre...
2022-05-1712 minPremier Pain TalkAurora Zip And Silo Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Treatments - EP 7Aurora Zip And Silo Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Treatments
This week's episode is brought to you by a webinar that Dr. Michael Danko hosted with his practice, Premier Pain Institute. Two treatments are discussed are the zip procedure, also called posterior spine fusion and Silo, a sacroiliac joint fusion. Dr. Danko explains how both of the treatments are used in his practice and have great outcomes. Tune in for all of the details.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Danko discusses the minimally invasive spine technology from Aurora Spine and Pain, specifically the zip and silo products.
Dr...
2022-05-1017 minPremier Pain TalkPremier Pain Talk- How Physical Therapy Can Help With Chronic Pain, With Dr. Drew Burchett? - EP 6How Physical Therapy Can Help With Chronic Pain, With Dr. Drew Burchett?
On this episode of Premier Pain Talk, Dr. Danko is talking to a friend, physical therapist, Dr. Drew Burchett. Dr. Burchett is the Director of Physical Therapy at The Therapy & Balance Centers in Delhi, Ohio. They will be discussing the importance of physical therapy for chronic pain. Tune in now.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Burchett introduces himself and talks about his approach to treating chronic pain and how it differs from brand new or acute injury.
Patients with chronic pain who have been i...
2022-05-0339 minPremier Pain TalkWhat Is The Difference Between Peripheral Nerve Stimulation And Spinal Stimulation, With Dr. Matt Wiederholz?- Ep 5On today’s episode, Dr. Danko talks with Dr. Matthias Wiederholz; He is the founder and visionary behind Performance Pain & Sports Medicine, also known as Performance. Performance is a boutique medical practice with a focus on the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Dr. Danko and Dr. Wiederholz have worked together on targeted drug delivery and today they are going to discuss a new therapy called peripheral nerve stimulation of which Dr. Wiederholz is one of the leading experts in the country.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Wiederholz shares how he started medical school in New Jersey and th...
2022-04-2635 minPremier Pain TalkHow Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Controls Chronic Pain, With Dr Tim Feldheim- Ep 4How Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Controls Chronic Pain, With Dr Tim Feldheim
On today’s episode, Dr. Danko and Dr. Feldheim discuss the rapidly growing and emerging therapy in chronic pain, peripheral nerve stimulation. Dr. Felheim completed his training at The University of Florida and a fellowship at Case Western University. At The Premier Pain Institute they have had positive experiences with peripheral nerve stimulation that they are sharing with the listeners. Tune in for the details!
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Feldheim explains who peripheral nerve stimulation is good for. They most commonly see per...
2022-04-1937 minPremier Pain TalkHow Can Spinal Cord Stimulation Relieve Your Pain? With Dr. Michael Fishman- EP 3
On this episode of Premier Pain Talk, host Dr. Michael Danko talks with Dr. Michael Fishman. He is a fantastic pain physician of the Greater Philadelphia area. They are discussing spinal cord stimulation and some of the new horizons coming with it as well as digital health and data capturing and potentially new options for pain therapy down the road.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Fishman went to medical school at Jefferson Medical College, and he developed an interest in anesthesia, ENT, and neck surgery. And at the end of the day, he ended up as a...
2022-04-1245 minPremier Pain TalkThe Benefits Of Pain Pump Implant Therapy For Chronic Pain, With Dr. Chris Beuer- Ep 2The Benefits Of Pain Pump Implant Therapy For Chronic Pain, With Dr. Chris Beuer
On this episode, Dr. Danko introduces his friend Dr. Chris Beuer from St. Louis, Missouri.
He feels fortunate to have found the feel of pain management and have the ability to actually make a difference in people’s lives. They discuss Pain Pump Therapy, what it is, and why it is used. These two doctors are passionate about improving quality of life for their patients. Tune in now.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Beuer introduces himself, shares about hi...
2022-04-0533 minPremier Pain TalkPremier Pain Talk with Dr. Michael Danko- Ep 1Premier Pain Talk, Answers Your Questions About Chronic Pain Relief!
This a new podcast about pain management, healthcare, and what the journey is like for many. Dr. Michael Danko and Kyle Ingebritson introduce themselves and discuss their goal and mission of the podcast. They desire to shed light on the knowledge gap of what pain management is, dispel misconceptions, and have fun while educating listeners.
Episode Highlights:
Dr. Michael Danko and Kyle Ingebritson introduce themselves and the mission of the podcast.
There is a knowledge gap of what pain management is and man...
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