Publications

• Pain Education and Knowledge (PEAK) Consensus Guidelines for Neuromodulation: A Proposal for Standardization in Fellowship and Training Programs
• Latest Evidence-Based Application for Radiofrequency Neurotomy (LEARN): Best Practice Guidelines from the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN)
• Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines from the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience for the Use of Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
• Spinal Cord Stimulation: Percutaneous Implantation Techniques, 2nd Edition
• A Review of the Factors and Outcomes of Institutional Interdisciplinary Neuromodulation Committees: A Multicenter Experience
• Device Evaluation, Treatment, and Explantation Recommendations (DETER): Review and Best Practices for Managing Neuromodulation Device Infections
• Spinal Cord Stimulation Explantation and Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Technology Recommendations
• A Systematic Guideline by the ASPN Workgroup on the Evidence, Education, and Treatment Algorithm for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: SWEET

Pain Medicine & Neuromodulation Expert Witness

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Dr. Scott Pritzlaff is a nationally recognized pain management authority known for his clinical expertise, leadership, and educational contributions in the field. He brings a comprehensive and distinguished background shaped by training at premier institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Stanford University. Dr. Pritzlaff completed his Anesthesiology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, followed by a Pain Medicine fellowship at Stanford. He later served as faculty in the Stanford Division of Pain Medicine, where he gained recognition as a leader in neuromodulation and advanced pain therapies. Dr. Pritzlaff is a Clinical Professor and Fellowship Program Director in the Division of Pain Medicine at the University of California, Davis. His prior service as a Navy Flight Surgeon and combat veteran gives him a unique and highly relevant perspective on complex pain conditions and medical-legal matters. An accomplished educator, author, and researcher, Dr. Pritzlaff has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and is the editor and author of the textbook Spinal Cord Stimulation: Percutaneous Implantation Techniques (2023). He has also contributed to multiple national guideline and position papers in Pain Medicine. His leadership extends to national professional societies. He has served as a Past Board Member of the Pacific Spine and Pain Society, a current Board Member of the Association of Pain Program Directors, and a Member of the Advocacy Committee for the North American Neuromodulation Society. Board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Pritzlaff provides expert consultation and testimony in a wide range of pain-related areas. Practice Areas Include: Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRG-S) Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD) Causalgia Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Postoperative Pain Neuropathic Pain Pain Procedure Complications Procedure-Related Bleeding and Hematoma Nerve Injury Neuromodulation Device Complications Interventional Pain Procedures Dr. Pritzlaff is widely respected for his ability to clearly communicate complex medical concepts to legal professionals and patients, making him a sought-after expert witness in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology.