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• Total RVU and work RVU for PM&R and Pain Management Clinics in 2014 September 19, 2015
  A list of total RVU and work RVU for Physical Medicine and Pain Management Clinics in 2014 The post Total RVU and work RVU for PM&R and Pain Management Clinics in 2014 appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• CPT Codes for Physical Medicine and Interventional Pain Management September 19, 2015
  A list of the most common CPT codes (procedure codes) used in a PM&R and interventional pain management clinic. The post CPT Codes for Physical Medicine and Interventional Pain Management appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• ICD-10 Codes for Physical Medicine and Pain Management September 19, 2015
  ICD-10 codes (diagnostic codes) used in physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) and interventional pain management clinics. The post ICD-10 Codes for Physical Medicine and Pain Management appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• Auto-Resorption of Lumbar Disc Herniation October 14, 2013
  By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- MRIs one year apart showing resorption of a large lumbar disc herniation. This is spontaneous resorption of the disc without any surgical intervention. The post Auto-Resorption of Lumbar Disc Herniation appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• Fibrolipoma of the Filum Terminale September 29, 2013
  By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- A lipoma or fibrolipoma of the filum terminale is a somewhat uncommon (4-6%) and usually incidental, asymptomatic finding on MRIs of the lumbar spine. The post Fibrolipoma of the Filum Terminale appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• Bertolotti’s syndrome – Atypical Cause of Low Back Pain September 29, 2013
  By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- Bertolotti's syndrome is an atypical cause of axial low back pain or buttock pain caused by a transitional lumbar vertebrae with a large transverse process that either fuses with the sacrum (sacral ala) or ilium, or forms a pseudoarticulation at that location. The post Bertolotti’s syndrome – Atypical Cause of […]
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• Warming Cold Hands and Feet for Nerve Conduction Studies September 24, 2013
  By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- This post illustrates the importance of warming cold hands and feet when performing nerve conduction studies. Also listed are ways to measure the skin temperature and how to warm the extremities. The post Warming Cold Hands and Feet for Nerve Conduction Studies appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• Hemangioma in the Spine August 30, 2013
  By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- Spinal hemangioma are frequently seen on MRI of the lumbar and lower thoracic spine. Learn here how NOT to mistake them for spinal metastasis and also learn the possible vertebral compression fracture sequelae down the road. The post Hemangioma in the Spine appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• Plexiform Neurofibroma – Lumbar Spine August 29, 2013
  By Chris Faubel, M.D. -- This plexiform neurofibroma grew into the right L5/S1 neuroforamen and caused L5 radicular symptoms in this patient. The post Plexiform Neurofibroma – Lumbar Spine appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.
• Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) August 27, 2013
  Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) radiographic findings on a lateral thoracic x-ray. Dripping candle wax appearance is seen. Image compared to a normal T-spine lateral x-ray. The post Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) appeared first on The Pain Source.
  Christopher Faubel, M.D.