Flow to the Toe: Differentiating Neurogenic and Vascular Claudication

Vascular claudication and neurogenic claudication are common causes of pain in the lower extremities in the ever-growing elderly population. It is important for all healthcare providers to understand the disease states and the pertinent history that needs to be elucidated to identify one disease state as being the cause of lower extremity pain. Treatment of neurogenic claudication by interventional pain specialists goes way beyond just the performance of a lumbar epidural steroid injection. New percutaneous treatment options for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication provide interventional specialists with the tools needed to deliver a mechanical fix for patients.

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish the differences on history and physical exam between neurogenic and vascular claudication
  • Cite appropriate studies to order for vascular vs neurogenic claudication
  • Review causes of neurogenic claudication
  • Describe new treatment options for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
06/01/2021
Course expires: 
06/01/2022
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Peter G. Pryzbylkowski, MD

Interventional Pain Specialist
Relievus
haddon heights, New Jersey

 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
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