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Dr. Aditya Bagrodia sits down with Elie Toubiana, founder and CEO of ScribeMD.ai, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical documentation.

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SYNPOSIS

Their conversation covers the capabilities and benefits of using an AI-driven medical scribe that ensures HIPAA compliance, reduces physician burnout, and enhances patient interactions. Elie also shares his insights about the technology’s adaptability across various medical fields. Finally, Dr. Bagrodia and Elie discuss ethical considerations surrounding applications of AI in other aspects of healthcare, such as medical workup and diagnosis.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction
06:00 - How ScribeMD AI Works
14:14 - Integration with EMR
20:31 - Legal Considerations with AI Technology
26:34 - Cost Implications of AI Scribes
38:46 - Future of AI in Medical Diagnosis
41:45 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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RESOURCES

ScribeMD.ai
https://www.scribemd.ai/

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.

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Stryker Interventional Spine
https://www.strykerivs.com

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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.

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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

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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

In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Douglas Beall discuss the challenges and advancements in treating sacral insufficiency fractures (SIF), the importance of real-world data in evaluating treatment efficacy, and the need to increase awareness of sacral fractures and sacroplasty.

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Stryker Interventional Spine
https://www.strykerivs.com

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. Beall emphasizes the underrecognition and undertreatment of sacral insufficiency fractures, pointing out the high mortality and chronic pain rates associated with non-treatment. He urges providers to consider this diagnosis, especially if the patient is describing symptoms of pain with position changes with standing, sitting, and laying, has pubic rami fractures, or reports a history of pelvic radiation. Even with imaging, the diagnosis can remain elusive, since it is not commonly recognized on x-ray and may not show obvious cortical disruption on CT or MRI.

We also review the current literature on sacroplasty efficacy in lowering patient-reported pain scores and adverse events associated with treatment versus conservative management. Dr. Beall speaks about the importance of real-world data collection in the form of patient registries and the insight that these resulting studies have on applications of sacroplasty in specific patient populations.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction
03:01 - Sacral Fractures and Sacroplasty
15:17 - Treatment Options for Sacral Fractures
17:34 - Consequences of Untreated Sacral Fractures
28:32 - Sacroplasty Registry and Current Research
38:08 - Imaging Modalities: CT vs. Fluoroscopy
40:49 - Complications of Sacroplasty: Extravasation
43:21 - Bone Quality and Fracture Healing
45:42 - Growing Awareness of Sacral Fractures and Treatment Options

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RESOURCES

Spontaneous osteoporotic fracture of the sacrum. An unrecognized syndrome of the elderly (Lourie, 1982):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7097924/

Percutaneous cementoplasty for pelvic bone metastasis (Marcy, 2000):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11094996/

Safety and Efficacy of Sacroplasty for Sacral Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Chandra et al, 2019):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31587952/

Percutaneous sacroplasty for osteoporotic sacral insufficiency fractures: a prospective, multicenter, observational pilot study (Frey et al, 2008):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17981097/

Sacroplasty: A Ten-Year Analysis of Prospective Patients Treated with Percutaneous Sacroplasty: Literature Review and Technical Considerations (Frey et al, 2017):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29149151/

Vertebral Augmentation: The Comprehensive Guide to Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, and Implant Augmentation (Beall, 2020):
https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ebooks/book/10.1055/b000000226

An Interim Analysis of the First 102 Patients Treated in the Prospective Vertebral Augmentation Sacroplasty Fracture Registry (Beall et al, 2023):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37207812/

Clinical Effect of Balloon Kyphoplasty in Elderly Patients with Multiple Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture (Liu et al, 2019):
​https://journals.lww.com/njcp/fulltext/2019/22030/clinical_effect_of_balloon_kyphoplasty_in_elderly.1.aspx