Ep. 80 Cryoneurolysis in Pain Management: Anatomy and Technique with Dr. Alexa Levey

Where does cryoneurolysis fit in contemporary pain management? In this episode of Backtable MSK, host Jacob Fleming is joined by Dr. Alexa Levey to discuss the role of cryoneurolysis in various pain presentations, covering indications, anatomical targets, and techniques in different clinical scenarios. --- SYNPOSIS This episode offers practical guidance on how to take a detailed patient history, how to use cryoneurolysis for pain management, and the significance of multidisciplinary collaboration. The conversation also highlights the importance of setting proper patient expectations, understanding different types of pain, and the need for standardizing cryoneurolysis procedures through structured research and education.Dr. Levey also shares her recent career move to Yale, her passion for research, and the challenges she faced returning to academia from private practice. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction03:49 - Discussion of Dr. Levey’s Recent Research Paper09:35 - The Fine Details of Pain and Pain Management 18:42 - Patient Quality of Life Assessment in Regards to Pain Management28:28 - Game Plan for Managing Neuritis37:19 - Collaboration Between Different Specialists40:16 - Offering Patient Education and Support 42:31 - Final Reflections and Gratitude --- RESOURCES Dr. Alexa Leveyhttps://medicine.yale.edu/profile/alexa-levey/ Common Cryoneurolysis Targets in Pain Management: Indications, Critical Anatomy, and Potential Complicationshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40376212/