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Listen "Ep. 91 Pathologic Fracture Fixation: Pelvic & Sacral Bone Stabilization Techniques with Dr. Brandon Key "
Episode Synopsis
Your bony fixation technique can make (or break) a complex fracture case. In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, host Kavi Krishnasamy welcomes Dr. Brandon Key, interventional radiologist at Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in Milwaukee, to discuss bone stabilization techniques in treating pathologic and non-pathologic fractures.
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SYNPOSIS
Dr. Key shares insights into his practice, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration with orthopedic surgery, the challenges of training in bony fixation, and the evolving technology that aids in these procedures, including the use of IlluminOss Photodynamic nails in complex bone interventions. Several detailed case studies illustrate the practical application and benefits of these advanced techniques, emphasizing their impact on patient outcomes and functionality.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction02:06 - A Run Down of Bone Stabilization in the IR Space12:54 - What’s in the Toolbox?17:51 - Patient Preparation and Procedure Setup29:47 - Combining Fixation with Thermal Ablation34:12 - Introducing the Photodynamic Nail by IlluminOss40:22 - “The Learning Curve” of the Photodynamic Nail47:48 - Dr. Key’s Guidance for Practice Building 52:01 - Literature Highlights on IlluminOss 55:01 - Case 1: Anterior Column Disease 01:01:27 - Case 2: Isolated Posterior Column Disease 01:05:37 - Case 3: Non-healing Pathologic Fracture of Pubic Ramus01:09:37 - Case 4: Iliac Wing Fixation with Orthopedic Surgery01:15:40 - Case 5: Sacral Defects01:19:45 - Case 6: Reconstruction of Posterior Iliac Wing 01:23:50 - Post-Procedure Outcomes and Reflections01:29:02 - Final Thoughts: Encouragement for Collaboration and Innovation
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RESOURCES
Dr. Brandon Key, MDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-key-md-367a01310/
A Prospective Study of the IlluminOss Photodynamic Nail System for Pelvic Stabilization: Treatment of Impending and Actual Fractures from Metastatic Bone Disease, Multiple Myeloma, and Primary Bone Lymphomahttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39281295/
Minimally Invasive Stabilization Using Screws and Cement for Pelvic Metastases: Technical Considerations for the Pelvic "Screw and Glue" Techniquehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31435131/
IlluminOsshttps://illuminoss.com/us
Flow-FXhttps://flow-fx.net/products/
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SYNPOSIS
Dr. Key shares insights into his practice, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration with orthopedic surgery, the challenges of training in bony fixation, and the evolving technology that aids in these procedures, including the use of IlluminOss Photodynamic nails in complex bone interventions. Several detailed case studies illustrate the practical application and benefits of these advanced techniques, emphasizing their impact on patient outcomes and functionality.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction02:06 - A Run Down of Bone Stabilization in the IR Space12:54 - What’s in the Toolbox?17:51 - Patient Preparation and Procedure Setup29:47 - Combining Fixation with Thermal Ablation34:12 - Introducing the Photodynamic Nail by IlluminOss40:22 - “The Learning Curve” of the Photodynamic Nail47:48 - Dr. Key’s Guidance for Practice Building 52:01 - Literature Highlights on IlluminOss 55:01 - Case 1: Anterior Column Disease 01:01:27 - Case 2: Isolated Posterior Column Disease 01:05:37 - Case 3: Non-healing Pathologic Fracture of Pubic Ramus01:09:37 - Case 4: Iliac Wing Fixation with Orthopedic Surgery01:15:40 - Case 5: Sacral Defects01:19:45 - Case 6: Reconstruction of Posterior Iliac Wing 01:23:50 - Post-Procedure Outcomes and Reflections01:29:02 - Final Thoughts: Encouragement for Collaboration and Innovation
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RESOURCES
Dr. Brandon Key, MDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-key-md-367a01310/
A Prospective Study of the IlluminOss Photodynamic Nail System for Pelvic Stabilization: Treatment of Impending and Actual Fractures from Metastatic Bone Disease, Multiple Myeloma, and Primary Bone Lymphomahttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39281295/
Minimally Invasive Stabilization Using Screws and Cement for Pelvic Metastases: Technical Considerations for the Pelvic "Screw and Glue" Techniquehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31435131/
IlluminOsshttps://illuminoss.com/us
Flow-FXhttps://flow-fx.net/products/
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