In this episode, Dr. Aron Chary provides an in-depth look into endovascular and minimally invasive treatments for pain management, specifically focusing on cryoneurolysis. He shares his experience of implementing the technology for both benign and malignant conditions in an independent private practice setting. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Boston Scientific Visual ICE Cryoablation System https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/products/cryoablation/visual-ice.html --- SYNPOSIS The discussion covers various aspects, including collaboration with Boston Scientific for the VISUAL ICE cryoablation system, Dr. Chary’s personal journey from academics at Emory to private practice in Memphis, the effectiveness of cryoneurolysis in different areas such as genicular nerve and palliative care, and the operational dynamics between hospital and outpatient settings. The doctors delve into the procedural specifics, patient response, and outcomes with cryoneurolysis, including Dr. Chary’s efforts to navigate insurance and reimbursement challenges. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 07:04 - Evolution of Pain Intervention Techniques 11:08 - Building a Pain Intervention Service 16:16 - Versatility of Cryoablation in Pain Management 23:54 - Expectations and the Future of Pain Management Research 31:41 - Cryoneurolysis Insights and Patient Management 42:10 - Techniques in Celiac Cryoneurolysis 52:33 - Pain Management in the Outpatient Setting --- RESOURCES Percutaneous CT-Guided Cryoablation of the Celiac Plexus: A Retrospective Cohort Comparison with Ethanol: https://www.jvir.org/article/S1051-0443(20)30349-3/abstract BT VI Episode 199 - Advanced Minimally Invasive Pain Interventions with Dr. David Prologo: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/199/advanced-minimally-invasive-pain-interventions BT VI Episode 433 - Kyphoplasty Evolution: Steering Toward Targeted Therapy with Dr. David Prologo: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/433/kyphoplasty-evolution-steering-toward-targeted-therapy Boston Scientific, VISUAL ICE: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/products/cryoablation/visual-ice.html