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Societies
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)
ASIPP supports interventional pain physicians through our pursuit of excellence in educational programs, publications, certification and political advocacy.
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is for physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians.
World Institute of Pain (WIP)
The World Institute of Pain was founded in 1993 as a worldwide organization that aims to promote the best practice of pain medicine for the 21st century.
Spine Intervention Society (SIS)
The Spine Intervention Society, or SIS (pronounced “ESS-EYE-ESS”), was formerly known as the International Spine Intervention Society.
Racz Lab Interventional Pain Workshop
Our non-CME Interventional Pain Workshop is offered to practicing Interventional Pain Physicians to improve the delivery of Interventional Pain techniques.
PainCast
PainCast has compiled years-worth of information into a virtual library of videos, journals, articles, podcasts, and more. Free and paid subscriptions are available to physicians worldwide.
California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (CALSIPP)
Promoting the development and practice of safe, high-quality, cost-effective interventional pain medicine techniques.
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASRA)
It is the ASRA’s mission to advance the science and practice of regional anesthesia and pain medicine to improve patient outcomes through research, education, and advocacy.
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy (ESRA)
The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy was founded in 1980 to further regional anaesthesia in Europe.
Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (FSIPP)
FSIPP has been a leader in promoting fair legislation, access to care and protecting reimbursement.
New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (NYSIPP)
The New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (NYSIPP) aims to educate the public, physicians, and allied health practitioners.
Texas Pain Society (TPS)
Texas Pain Society was established in 1989 in Houston, Texas. The membership consists of over 300 pain practitioners.
Pain School International
Pain School International was created by a group of highly regarded pain physicians from around the world who are passionate about teaching.
Articles
- Interventional Pain
- Site Specific Epidurals
- Blunt Needle Nerve Block
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Radiofrequency
- Radiation Safety
- PRP
2023
Efficacy of Percutaneous Adhesiolysis in Managing Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
REFERENCE: Pain and Therapy 2023; - ISSN 2193-8237
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD, et al.
Efficacy of Percutaneous Adhesiolysis in Managing Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
REFERENCE: Pain and Therapy 2023; - ISSN 2193-8237
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD, et al.
2023
A Systemic Review of Spinal Needles Broken During Neuraxial Anesthesia
REFERENCE: Cureus 2023; - ISSN 2168-8184
AUTHORS: Alsharif T H, Gronfula A G, Turkistani S, et al.
A Systemic Review of Spinal Needles Broken During Neuraxial Anesthesia
REFERENCE: Cureus 2023; - ISSN 2168-8184
AUTHORS: Alsharif T H, Gronfula A G, Turkistani S, et al.
2021
Long-term Efficacy of Percutaneous Epidural Neurolysis of Adhesions in Chronic Lumbar Radicular Pain: 10 Year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2021; 24:359-367 ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Ludger Gerdesmeyer, MD, PhD, et al.
Long-term Efficacy of Percutaneous Epidural Neurolysis of Adhesions in Chronic Lumbar Radicular Pain: 10 Year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2021; 24:359-367 ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Ludger Gerdesmeyer, MD, PhD, et al.
2015
Do Cervical Epidural Injections Provide Long-Term Relief in Neck and Upper Extremity Pain? A Systematic Review
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2015; 18:39-60 ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD, et al.
Do Cervical Epidural Injections Provide Long-Term Relief in Neck and Upper Extremity Pain? A Systematic Review
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2015; 18:39-60 ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD, et al.
2013
An Update of Comprehensive Evidence-Based Guidelines for Interventional Techniques in Chronic Spinal Pain. Part II: Guidance and Recommendations.
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2013 Apr;16(2 Suppl):S49-283.
AUTHORS: l. Manchikanti, et al.
An Update of Comprehensive Evidence-Based Guidelines for Interventional Techniques in Chronic Spinal Pain. Part II: Guidance and Recommendations.
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2013 Apr;16(2 Suppl):S49-283.
AUTHORS: l. Manchikanti, et al.
2013
Percutaneous Epidural Lysis of Adhesions in Chronic Lumbar Radicular Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2013; 16:185-196 ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Ludger Gerdesmeyer, MD, PhD, et al.
Percutaneous Epidural Lysis of Adhesions in Chronic Lumbar Radicular Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2013; 16:185-196 ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Ludger Gerdesmeyer, MD, PhD, et al.
2010
Hyaluronidase: A Review of Approved Formulations, Indications and Off-Label Use in Chronic Pain Management
REFERENCE: Hyaluronidase 2010; ISSN 1471-2598
AUTHORS: Amber L. Dunn, et al.
Hyaluronidase: A Review of Approved Formulations, Indications and Off-Label Use in Chronic Pain Management
REFERENCE: Hyaluronidase 2010; ISSN 1471-2598
AUTHORS: Amber L. Dunn, et al.
2009
A Comparative Effectiveness Evaluation of Percutaneous Adhesiolysis and Epidural Steroid Injections in Managing Lumbar Post Surgery Syndrome: A Randomized, Equivalence Controlled Trial
REFERENCE: Pain Physician.. 2009;12:E355-368.
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et.al.
A Comparative Effectiveness Evaluation of Percutaneous Adhesiolysis and Epidural Steroid Injections in Managing Lumbar Post Surgery Syndrome: A Randomized, Equivalence Controlled Trial
REFERENCE: Pain Physician.. 2009;12:E355-368.
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et.al.
2006
Epidural Neuroplasty versus Physiotherapy to Relieve Pain in Patients with Sciatica: A Prospective Randomized Blinded Clinical Trial
REFERENCE: J Orthop Sci (2006) 11:365-369 (Germany)
AUTHORS: Andreas Veihelmann, et.al.
Epidural Neuroplasty versus Physiotherapy to Relieve Pain in Patients with Sciatica: A Prospective Randomized Blinded Clinical Trial
REFERENCE: J Orthop Sci (2006) 11:365-369 (Germany)
AUTHORS: Andreas Veihelmann, et.al.
2004
One Day Lumbar Epidural Adhesiolysis and Hypertonic Saline Neurolysis in Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2004; 7:177-186, ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti MD, et.al.
One Day Lumbar Epidural Adhesiolysis and Hypertonic Saline Neurolysis in Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2004; 7:177-186, ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti MD, et.al.
2022
Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency Open Access treatment for improving knee pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
REFERENCE: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2022; - ISSN 1749-799X
AUTHORS: Jian Liu, et al.
Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency Open Access treatment for improving knee pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
REFERENCE: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2022; - ISSN 1749-799X
AUTHORS: Jian Liu, et al.
2014
The Diagnostic Accuracy of the Kemp's Test: A Systematic Review
REFERENCE: 2014; 258-267 ISSN 0008-3194(p)
AUTHORS: Kent Stuber, BSc, DC, MSc, et al.
The Diagnostic Accuracy of the Kemp's Test: A Systematic Review
REFERENCE: 2014; 258-267 ISSN 0008-3194(p)
AUTHORS: Kent Stuber, BSc, DC, MSc, et al.
2012
An Updated Review of the Diagnostic Utility of Cervical Facet Joint Injections
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2012; 15:E807-E838 ISSN 2150-1149
AUTHORS: Frank J.E. Falco, MD, et al.
An Updated Review of the Diagnostic Utility of Cervical Facet Joint Injections
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2012; 15:E807-E838 ISSN 2150-1149
AUTHORS: Frank J.E. Falco, MD, et al.
2012
An Update of the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Lumbar Facet Joint Interventions
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2012; 15:E909-E953 ISSN 2150-1149
AUTHORS: Frank J.E. Falco, MD, et al.
An Update of the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Lumbar Facet Joint Interventions
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2012; 15:E909-E953 ISSN 2150-1149
AUTHORS: Frank J.E. Falco, MD, et al.
2012
Fluoroscopic Caudal Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Axial Low Back Pain without Disc Herniation, Radiculitis, or Facet Joint Pain
REFERENCE: Journal of Pain Research 2012:5 381–390
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
Fluoroscopic Caudal Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Axial Low Back Pain without Disc Herniation, Radiculitis, or Facet Joint Pain
REFERENCE: Journal of Pain Research 2012:5 381–390
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
2012
Fluoroscopic Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Lumbar Axial or Discogenic Pain
REFERENCE: Journal of Pain Research 2012:5 301–311
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
Fluoroscopic Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Lumbar Axial or Discogenic Pain
REFERENCE: Journal of Pain Research 2012:5 301–311
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
2012
The Role of Thoracic Medial Branch Blocks in Managing Chronic Mid and Upper Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Control Trial with a 2-Year Followup
REFERENCE: Hindawi 2012; doi:10.1155/2012/585806
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
The Role of Thoracic Medial Branch Blocks in Managing Chronic Mid and Upper Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Control Trial with a 2-Year Followup
REFERENCE: Hindawi 2012; doi:10.1155/2012/585806
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
2007
Infarction of the Cervical Spinal Cord Following Multilevel Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: Case Report and Review of the Literature
REFERENCE: J Spinal Cord Med. 2007; 30:385–388
AUTHORS: Kenji Muro, MD, et al.
Infarction of the Cervical Spinal Cord Following Multilevel Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: Case Report and Review of the Literature
REFERENCE: J Spinal Cord Med. 2007; 30:385–388
AUTHORS: Kenji Muro, MD, et al.
2005
Paraplegia Following a Thoracolumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2005; 8:309-314, ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Scott E. Glaser, MD & Frank Falco, MD
Paraplegia Following a Thoracolumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2005; 8:309-314, ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Scott E. Glaser, MD & Frank Falco, MD
2011
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treatment of Pain in a Patient with Post Thoracotomy Pain Syndrome
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2011; 14:441-445 ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Jordan Graybill, MD, et al.
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Treatment of Pain in a Patient with Post Thoracotomy Pain Syndrome
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2011; 14:441-445 ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Jordan Graybill, MD, et al.
2009
Sciatic Nerve Catheter Placement: Success with Using the Raj Approach
REFERENCE: Anesth Analg 2009; 109:972–5
AUTHORS: Christopher Robards, MD, et al.
Sciatic Nerve Catheter Placement: Success with Using the Raj Approach
REFERENCE: Anesth Analg 2009; 109:972–5
AUTHORS: Christopher Robards, MD, et al.
1997
Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Valuable Treatment for Chronic Failed Back Surgery Patients
REFERENCE: Pain Symptom Manage 1997; 13:296-301.
AUTHORS: Jacques Devulder, MD, et al.
Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Valuable Treatment for Chronic Failed Back Surgery Patients
REFERENCE: Pain Symptom Manage 1997; 13:296-301.
AUTHORS: Jacques Devulder, MD, et al.
2022
Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency Open Access treatment for improving knee pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
REFERENCE: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2022; - ISSN 1749-799X
AUTHORS: Jian Liu, et al.
Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency Open Access treatment for improving knee pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
REFERENCE: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2022; - ISSN 1749-799X
AUTHORS: Jian Liu, et al.
2014
The Diagnostic Accuracy of the Kemp's Test: A Systematic Review
REFERENCE: 2014; 258-267 ISSN 0008-3194(p)
AUTHORS: Kent Stuber, BSc, DC, MSc, et al.
The Diagnostic Accuracy of the Kemp's Test: A Systematic Review
REFERENCE: 2014; 258-267 ISSN 0008-3194(p)
AUTHORS: Kent Stuber, BSc, DC, MSc, et al.
2012
An Updated Review of the Diagnostic Utility of Cervical Facet Joint Injections
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2012; 15:E807-E838 ISSN 2150-1149
AUTHORS: Frank J.E. Falco, MD, et al.
An Updated Review of the Diagnostic Utility of Cervical Facet Joint Injections
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2012; 15:E807-E838 ISSN 2150-1149
AUTHORS: Frank J.E. Falco, MD, et al.
2012
An Update of the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Lumbar Facet Joint Interventions
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2012; 15:E909-E953 ISSN 2150-1149
AUTHORS: Frank J.E. Falco, MD, et al.
An Update of the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Lumbar Facet Joint Interventions
REFERENCE: Pain Physician 2012; 15:E909-E953 ISSN 2150-1149
AUTHORS: Frank J.E. Falco, MD, et al.
2012
Fluoroscopic Caudal Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Axial Low Back Pain without Disc Herniation, Radiculitis, or Facet Joint Pain
REFERENCE: Journal of Pain Research 2012:5 381–390
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
Fluoroscopic Caudal Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Axial Low Back Pain without Disc Herniation, Radiculitis, or Facet Joint Pain
REFERENCE: Journal of Pain Research 2012:5 381–390
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
2012
Fluoroscopic Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Lumbar Axial or Discogenic Pain
REFERENCE: Journal of Pain Research 2012:5 301–311
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
Fluoroscopic Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Lumbar Axial or Discogenic Pain
REFERENCE: Journal of Pain Research 2012:5 301–311
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
2012
The Role of Thoracic Medial Branch Blocks in Managing Chronic Mid and Upper Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Control Trial with a 2-Year Followup
REFERENCE: Hindawi 2012; doi:10.1155/2012/585806
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
The Role of Thoracic Medial Branch Blocks in Managing Chronic Mid and Upper Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Control Trial with a 2-Year Followup
REFERENCE: Hindawi 2012; doi:10.1155/2012/585806
AUTHORS: Laxmaiah Manchikanti, et al.
2007
Infarction of the Cervical Spinal Cord Following Multilevel Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: Case Report and Review of the Literature
REFERENCE: J Spinal Cord Med. 2007; 30:385–388
AUTHORS: Kenji Muro, MD, et al.
Infarction of the Cervical Spinal Cord Following Multilevel Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: Case Report and Review of the Literature
REFERENCE: J Spinal Cord Med. 2007; 30:385–388
AUTHORS: Kenji Muro, MD, et al.
2005
Paraplegia Following a Thoracolumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2005; 8:309-314, ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Scott E. Glaser, MD & Frank Falco, MD
Paraplegia Following a Thoracolumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2005; 8:309-314, ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: Scott E. Glaser, MD & Frank Falco, MD
2021
Percutaneous and endoscopic adhesiolysis
REFERENCE: Agri 2021;33(3):129–141
AUTHORS: Mert Akibas, et al.
Percutaneous and endoscopic adhesiolysis
REFERENCE: Agri 2021;33(3):129–141
AUTHORS: Mert Akibas, et al.
2005
Fluoroscopy Radiation Safety for Spine interventional Pain Procedures in University Teaching Hospitals
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2005; 8:49-53, ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: YiLi Zhou MD, PhD, et al.
Fluoroscopy Radiation Safety for Spine interventional Pain Procedures in University Teaching Hospitals
REFERENCE: Pain Physician. 2005; 8:49-53, ISSN 1533-3159
AUTHORS: YiLi Zhou MD, PhD, et al.
2000
Does the Endovascular Repair of Aortoiliac Aneurysms Pose a Radiation Safety Hazard to Vascular Surgeons?
REFERENCE: Journal of Vascular Surgery 2000; Vol. 32, Iss. 4, 704-710
AUTHORS: Evan C. Lipsitz, MD, et al.
Does the Endovascular Repair of Aortoiliac Aneurysms Pose a Radiation Safety Hazard to Vascular Surgeons?
REFERENCE: Journal of Vascular Surgery 2000; Vol. 32, Iss. 4, 704-710
AUTHORS: Evan C. Lipsitz, MD, et al.
2022
Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Lateral Epicondylitis
REFERENCE: Reference: Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Apr; 10(4): 23259671221086920.
AUTHORS: Pawel Niemiec, et al.
Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Lateral Epicondylitis
REFERENCE: Reference: Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Apr; 10(4): 23259671221086920.
AUTHORS: Pawel Niemiec, et al.
2021
Predictors of Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
REFERENCE: Reference: J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10(19), 4514
AUTHORS: Yoshitomo Saita, et al.
Predictors of Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
REFERENCE: Reference: J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10(19), 4514
AUTHORS: Yoshitomo Saita, et al.
2014
Platelet and growth factor concentrations in activated platelet-rich plasma: a comparison of seven commercial separation systems
REFERENCE: Reference: PubMed, PMID: 24748436
AUTHORS: Satoshi Kushida, et al.
Platelet and growth factor concentrations in activated platelet-rich plasma: a comparison of seven commercial separation systems
REFERENCE: Reference: PubMed, PMID: 24748436
AUTHORS: Satoshi Kushida, et al.
Videos
2021
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Introducing the Day Needle
Dr. Miles Day describes the Day Needle, a bullet tip designed 'hybrid' needle.Watch I
2021
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Transforaminal Needles
Dr. Carolina Haylock-Loor talks about the use of blunt needles in transforaminal procedures.Watch I
2021
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Lysis of Epidural Adhesions
Dr. Gabor Racz talks to physicians about the topic at the Racz Lab workshop in Dallas, Texas.Watch I
2020
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GENESIS Epidural-Spinal Injection Simulator
The GENESIS Epidural-Spinal Injection Simulator is the ideal training simulator for common neuraxial blocks.Watch I
2019
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Trigeminal Ganglion RF
Dr. Andre Marques Mansano performs the procedure on a cadaver at Pain School International workshops.Watch I
2019
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Trescot CRYO
Dr. Andrea Trescot explains how to do a cryo procedure using the CRYO PainBlocker™Watch I
2019
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Lumbar Cryoablation
Dr. Orlando Florete performs a thoracic cryoablation procedure on a cadaver at Racz Lab Workshops.Watch I
2018
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Dr. Andre Mansano talks about his experience at Pain School International.Watch I
2018
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Pain in the Trigeminal Nerve Ganglion
Dr. Miles Day lectures at WIP’s FIPP examination and cadaver workshop in Miami, FL.Watch I
2018
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Epidural Neuroplasty Concepts and Thoughts
Dr. Ira Fox lectures at WIP’s FIPP examination and cadaver workshop in Miami, FLWatch I
2018
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Coding, Reimbursement and Practice Management
Meredith George talks to physicians about the topic at the Racz Lab workshop in Dallas, Texas.Watch I
2018
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Cervicogenic Headaches
Dr. Gabor Racz talks about the issue, how to treat it, and tools he recommends.Watch I
2013
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Bella-D® Demonstration with Dr. Gabor Racz
Dr. Racz discusses the features of the Bella-D® needle.Watch I