most invasive pain procedures

[Yoyomama88]

intrathecal pain pumps and neuromodulation are rather invasive procedures correct? I saw some videos and they look like something you would expect a neurosurgeon to be performing. Does that sound like an accurate assessment?

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[bedrock]

intrathecal pain pumps and neuromodulation are rather invasive procedures correct? I saw some videos and they look like something you would expect a neurosurgeon to be performing. Does that sound like an accurate assessment?

Both can be done with a couple needle holes and one small 2 inch superficial incision. You don't need to be a neurosurgeon to perform these procedures. Pain physicians are well-qualified to do both procedures.

 

[lord_jeebus]

No more surprising than a cardiologist implanting a pacemaker or AICD (vs. a cardiothoracic surgeon).

 

[clubdeac]

Good point.....I often think of myself as a neurosurgeon, at least that's what I say at the bars

 

[emd123]

intrathecal pain pumps and neuromodulation are rather invasive procedures correct?

This is what a Pain fellowship is for.

 

[Jcm800]

intrathecal pain pumps and neuromodulation are rather invasive procedures correct? I saw some videos and they look like something you would expect a neurosurgeon to be performing. Does that sound like an accurate assessment?

definitely. very complicated.

 

[Yoyomama88]

definitely. very complicated.

Sarcasm or not?

 

[Ducttape]

the most invasive pain procedure is the one that the patient doesnt want.

 

[Jcm800]

Sarcasm or not?

sarcasm.