This episode features Dr. Ramo Naidu and Dr. Jason Pope discussing the current state of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and the longstanding challenge of limited visibility into patients' real-world therapy use. The conversation highlights how remote monitoring enables early detection of device issues, reduces patient burden, and improves outcomes. The hosts review compelling clinical evidence, including BENEFIT-03 results and real-world data showing reduced explant rates and rapid issue resolution. The episode concludes with insights into upcoming research that aims to further advance SCS care and patient support.

Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD:

Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy.

https://www.californiapaindoctors.com/patrick-buchanan-m-d/

https://www.instagram.com/patdbmd/?hl=en

Host, Timothy Deer, MD:

Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias. Dr. Deer has led a revolution in interventional spine and nerve care by teaching thousands of physicians an algorithmic approach to care including methods that are less invasive at a lower risk for complications.

https://centerforpainrelief.com/about/tim-deer-md/

https://twitter.com/doctdeer?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/timdeer30a/?hl=en

Guest, Jason Pope, MD:

With over a decade of experience, and regarded as one of the most influential key opinion leaders in the field of pain medicine and neuromodulation, Dr. Jason Pope in Santa Rosa is triple boarded in Pain Medicine, has published over 80 peer reviewed journals, spoken at numerous national and international conferences, and has consulted with many start-ups and established companies.

https://evolverestorativecenter.care/

 

Guest, Ramo Naidu, MD:

Dr. Naidu is an anesthesiologist and pain physician who is the medical director of pain management at MarinHealth Medical Center and the medical director of Marin Specialty Surgery Center. He helps patients manage, reduce, or eliminate pain and suffering that occurs after medical illness, trauma, or surgery and puts an emphasis on preventing pain from becoming persistent. 

https://www.mymarinhealth.org/find-a-provider/ramana-naidu-md/

About ASPN:
ASPN was created to bring the top minds in the fields of pain and neuroscience together. ASPN has a mission to improve education, highlight scientific curiosity, establish best practice, and elevate each other in a quest to improve the field of pain and neuroscience. All initiatives of ASPN are dedicated to improving patient outcomes, education, research, and innovation.

ASPN's website and social links:

https://aspnpain.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixMNhEtOiRm1aQmDWtzxmg

https://www.instagram.com/aspn_painneuro/

https://www.facebook.com/PainNeuro

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aspn/

https://twitter.com/aspn_painneuro

Our sponsors:

Saluda Medical: Saluda is the first to directly measure the spinal cord's physiologic response to stimulation. A 10+ year journey since the first ECAP measurement to transform the science and practice of SCS using Evoked Compound Action Potentials (ECAPs) to pioneer smart neuromodulation therapy. The Evoke® System listens and responds to each patient's neural signature. 

https://www.saludamedical.com/

Spinal Simplicity: Spinal Simplicity is a medical device company dedicated to creating simple, innovative procedure solutions for our physician partners to help improve their patient's pain and quality of life. A life where pain no longer defines the day. That's the future we fight for. Chronic pain steals independence, freedom, and joy. At Spinal Simplicity, we believe patients deserve more—lasting relief, restored mobility, and renewed hope.

https://spinalsimplicity.com/

Mainstay Medical:

Mainstay Medical is a global medical device company offering a new therapeutic solution for people suffering from mechanical chronic low back pain (CLBP). ReActiv8 is a restorative therapy designed to address impaired neuromuscular control and multifidus dysfunction linked to CLBP. We aim to transform lives everyday by improving function and alleviating pain.

https://mainstaymedical.com/

SPR:

SPR is advancing pain management with the SPR® SPRINT® PNS System — a non-opioid, non-surgical, minimally invasive First-Line PNS™ treatment designed to provide significant and sustained relief. Backed by the largest body of clinical evidence in PNS, SPRINT PNS offers a clinically proven, patient-centric and non-surgical alternative to more invasive options.

https://www.sprpainrelief.com/

Biotronik:

At BIOTRONIK Neuro, we're ready to redefine relief for patients experiencing chronic pain. Leveraging BIOTRONIK's advanced cardiovascular technologies, BIOTRONIK Neuro has created a new approach to SCS therapy management: one that's not just implanted, but truly connected to the needs of patients and providers. 

https://www.biotronik.com/en-us/professionals/prospera-scs

Lembas Health: 

Lembas Health is revolutionizing nutrition care delivery by providing the first practice-integrated nutrition therapy platform for orthopedic and pain management practices. The Lembas AI-assisted platform enables physicians to offer patients personalized, evidence-based nutrition care while generating meaningful revenue through seamless reimbursable billing integration, with no added burdens. 

https://www.lembashealth.com/