Ep. 457 Sacroplasty II: Technique, Pearls, and Training Opportunities with Dr. Doug Beall

In this episode of the Back Table MSK podcast, Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Douglas Beall dive into the intricacies of sacroplasty, including considerations for selecting cement volume, efficacy of small versus large needles, and biomechanics of the pelvis. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --- SYNPOSIS The doctors review evidence from the SAKOS trial on pain relief and highlight the complexities of billing. They also emphasize proactive treatments for aging populations suffering from fractures and the need for more training and propagation of sacroplasty techniques. Listeners are encouraged to stay informed about new educational opportunities and advancements in sacroplasty through ongoing updates and courses. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:33 - Expanding Sacroplasty Training and Curriculum 04:50 - Walkthrough of Sacroplasty Technique 10:36 - Mechanical Stabilization and Cement Volume 21:41 - Choosing Hardware and Needle Size 27:37 - Industry-Sponsored Trials and Bias 32:47 - Navigating Billing and Reimbursement 38:05 - Closing Thoughts on Sacroplasty and Osteoporotic Fractures --- RESOURCES BackTable VI Ep. 51- Sacroplasty: Principles & New Data in the Treatment of Sacral Insufficiency Fractures: https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/51/sacroplasty-i-principles-new-data-in-the-treatment-of-sacral-insufficiency-fractures Seattle Science Foundation Annual Image Guided Interventional Spine Procedures Course: https://ssf.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=1149 Dr. Doug Beall’s Twitter: @dougbeall Vertebral Augmentation: The Comprehensive Guide to Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, and Implant Augmentation: https://www.amazon.com/Vertebral-Augmentation-Comprehensive-Vertebroplasty-Kyphoplasty/dp/1684200156 An Interim Analysis of the First 102 Patients Treated in the Prospective Vertebral Augmentation Sacroplasty Fracture Registry (Beall, 2023): https://www.jvir.org/article/S1051-0443(23)00356-1/fulltext