Self-Assessment: Neuromodulation in Pain Management | Lifestyle Medicine for Common Conditions Encountered in the EDX Laboratory-Session recording

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In this video, Monica Carrion-Jones presents on the topic of neuromodulation. She discusses her experience working in a pain management practice and attending conferences to learn more about neuromodulation. She explains that chronic pain affects 9% of the US population and is often undertreated. Neuromodulation involves electrical stimulation of the nervous system to modify the perception of pain. Carrion-Jones discusses the history of neuromodulation, including the development of spinal cord and dorsal root ganglia stimulators. She explains how these devices work to stimulate the nerves and relieve pain. Carrion-Jones also discusses the use of neuromodulation for peripheral neuropathy, particularly in patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. She highlights the benefits of neuromodulation, including its ability to reduce pain and improve function. Carrion-Jones emphasizes the importance of patient selection and proper surgical placement of the devices. She concludes by discussing potential complications and the success rates of neuromodulation.

Keywords

neuromodulation

pain management

conferences

chronic pain

electrical stimulation

nervous system

spinal cord stimulators

dorsal root ganglia stimulators

peripheral neuropathy