Moderator: D.J. Kennedy, MD
The Efficacy of Conventional Radiofrequency Denervation in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Originating from the Facet Joints: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Chang-Hyun Lee, MD
Pre-Injection Opioid Use as a Predictor of Adverse Post- Injection Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Epidural Steroid Injections for Degenerative Spine Disease
Silky Chotai, MD
Non-Inferiority of Cooled vs Traditional Radiofrequency Ablation of the Lumbar Medial Branch Nerves in the Treatment of Axial Low Back Pain
Adam Hintz, MD
Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain via Ablation of the Basivertebral Nerve: Results of the Smart Trial
Jeffrey Fischgrund, MD
Long-Term Follow-Up of Disc Degeneration after Discography
Hojung Chung, MD
Discussion
A New Treatment Approach for Type-A Thoracolumbar Compression Fractures with Minimum Four-Year Follow-Up
Biao Wang, MD
Surgical Experience of Unipedicle Percutaneous Balloon Kyphoplasty under Local Anesthesia in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Spine Fracture
Shiu-Jau Chen, MD, PhD
EVOLVE: Significant Improvements in Pain, Disability, Quality of Life and Overall Health with Use of Balloon Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures in Medicare Eligible Patients Despite Minimal Improvements in Vertebral Body Height and Kyphotic Angulation
John Amburgy, MD
Osteoporosis Management Following Vertebral Fracture Remains Inadequate when Secondary Fracture Prevention Programs Are Not Implemented
David W. Barton
Discussion