Agenda

The Fundamentals
Moderator: Richard W. Rosenquist, MD

Reception

Regulatory, Billing, and Ethical Challenges in Pain Practice
Moderator: Richard W. Rosenquist, MD

Emerging Pharmacological and Interventional Treatments

Problem-based Learning Discussions

1. Painful Peripheral Neuropathy - Christy L. Hunt, DO
   
2. SCS – How to Proceed when Complications Occur - Kevin
   Vorenkamp, MD
   
3. Engaging the Patient in Healthy Behaviors - Jessica Hill, CNP and
   Alisa Freas, PA-C

Neuromodulation: Effective Utilization of Targets, Techniques, and Devices
Moderator: Sherif Costandi, MD

Neuromodulation – Changing Paradigms and Devices: How Do I Choose the Best One for My Patient?

Problem-based Learning Discussions

4. Opioid Prescribing and Patient Complaints: A View from the Board of Medicine - Damean Freas, DO
5. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation - Yashar Eshraghi, MD
6. Spinal Stenosis: Contemporary Treatment Options - Dominic Pelle, MD

PRP and Stem Cells – Evidence, Payment, and Regulatory Issues
Moderator: Sree Kolli, MD

Persistent Spinal Pain Syndromes
Moderator: Sree Kolli, MD

Problem-based Learning Discussions

7. Marijuana and Opioid Prescribing: Recommendations for Clinical Practice - Richard W. Rosenquist, MD
8. Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome – Evaluation and Treatment Options - Kevin Vorenkamp, MD
9. Practice Management: Optimizing Your Outpatient Practice - Damean Freas, DO

Pain Control in Special Populations
Moderator: Sherif Costandi, MD

Sherif Costandi, MD

Opioids and Marijuana
Moderator: Sherif Costandi, MD

How to Improve Your Ultrasound Technique, Anatomy of Truncal, Lower Extremity and Headache Blocks, with four Hands-on Stations:

Faculty: Sree Kolli, MD; David A. Provenzano, MD; Richard W. Rosenquist, MD; Samuel Samuel, MD

In addition to lectures and scanning on live models, this ultrasound workshop will include a combined session in the cadaver lab. This workshop will provide learners with the opportunity to have hands on experience scanning dynamic anatomy in live models and performing ultrasound guided blocks in cadavers. Topics will include anatomy of the Neck, Upper Extremity, Shoulder Joint, Pudendal Nerve, Caudal, Piriformis, and SI joint. There will be three Hands-on Cadaver Stations to cover blocks in the neck, upper extremities, and gluteal region.

Faculty: Yashar Eshraghi, MD; Sree Kolli, MD; David A. Provenzano, MD; Samuel Samuel, MD

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Monday, February 17, 2025

Tuesday, February 18, 2025