Backtable Brief: Effective Strategies for Managing Diabetic Neuropathy in Vascular Clinics with Dr. Blake Parsons
If your patients are living with painful diabetic neuropathy that is refractory to medications, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) may be an option. Dr. Dana Dunleavy interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Blake Parsons about managing diabetic neuropathy in a multidisciplinary setting and the role of SCS. They also discuss new research findings that support the use of spinal cord stimulators and their broader impact on quality of life, including reduced fall risks and improved foot sensation for patients with diabetes. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy 02:06 - Establishing a Neuropathy Clinic 06:29 - Challenges and Solutions in Patient Referrals 08:04 - Success and Future Directions CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE BackTable MSK Ep. 48- SCS for Neuropathy: Clinical Insights & Patient Impact with Dr. Blake Parsons: https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/48/scs-for-neuropathy-clinical-insights-patient-impact