Neurolyser XR
Started by interjectionreflection
Between their two human studies so far, their n is like 35 patients...and the trend of post-procedure pain levels over time in their data doesn't pass the face-validity test.
I do think HIFU holds promise for a number of applications, but for facet pain I have more questions than there seem to be answers.
I'll await (a lot) more data.
I do think HIFU holds promise for a number of applications, but for facet pain I have more questions than there seem to be answers.
I'll await (a lot) more data.
The way it shows up on my feed is sounding like it could replace a big chunk of what we do but I had no idea it was such a small number of patients
Interventional pain docs do this in their studies. It still needs fluoro targeting and so docs with our skillset would still be needed to drive.
But there are so many unknowns to be answered about efficacy, durability, risks, etc.
And will current codes cover this? If new codes are needed, then add more years just for the companies to go to battle over that.
Another elephant in the room: time. Their average procedure time was 45 minutes…maybe they can significantly decrease it, or maybe not. But if not, then that would be tough to pencil over familiar alternatives unless codes are pretty beefy…
one thing is for sure. Medicare, insurance etc will not pay more for facet based interventions. Not happening so unless it’s cheaper and faster it will never catch on unless it lasts for much longer which is doubtful in which case self pay might come into play.
