Topics/Speaker
The Fundamentals
Anatomic Basis for Treating Joint Pain – Maxim Eckmann, MD
Interventional Approaches to Managing Chronic Musculoskeletal Joint Pain – Maxim Eckmann, MD
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Essentials of Our Current Understanding – Magdalena Anitescu, MD, PhD
Surgical Approaches for Low Back Pain and Spinal Stenosis – Michael P. Steinmetz, MD
Panel Discussion – Question and Answer – Session Faculty
Regulatory, Billing and Ethical Challenges in Pain Practice
State Medical Boards and Opioid Prescribing – Damean Freas, DO
Medicare Billing Changes – Impact on Practice – Sharon Merrick, MS, CCS-P
Challenges in Utilizing Digital Medicine for Chronic Pain Management – Kevin Vorenkamp, MD
Solutions to Problematic Billing and Coding Situations – Sharon Merrick, MS, CCS-P
Emerging Pharmacological and Interventional Treatment
TDD vs SCS: Conventional Wisdom vs Science – Nagy Mekhail, MD, PhD
Basi-vertebral Nerve Ablation – Magdalena Anitescu, MD, PhD
Shoulder Radiofrequency Ablation – Maxim Eckmann, MD
Interspinous Spacers for Spinal Stenosis – Timothy R. Deer, MD
What is the Role of Evoked Compound Action Potential (ECAP) Monitoring in Neuromodulation Outcomes? – Erika A. Petersen, MD
Panel Discussion – Question and Answer – Session Faculty
Neuromodulation: Effective Utilization of Targets, Techniques, and Devices
What are the Unmet Needs in Neuromodulation in 2022? – Nagy Mekhail, MD, PhD
High Frequency Stimulation – Erika A. Petersen, MD
Burst Stimulation – Timothy R. Deer, MD
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation – Vafi Salmasi, MD
Feedback Modified Stimulation – Erika A. Petersen, MD
Do Multiple Waveforms Diminish SCS Tolerance? – Timothy R. Deer, MD
Intrathecal Drug Delivery – Shrif Costandi, MD
Neuromodulation – Effective Utilization of Targets, Techniques, and Devices DRG Stimulation – Lynn R. Kohan, MD
Neuromodulation – Changing Paradigms and Devices: How Do I Choose the Best One For My Patient?
Matching the Diagnosis and the Technique/Device for the Best Patient Outcome – A Case Discussion with the Experts – Moderator: Nagy Mekhail, MD, PhD, Panelists: Timothy R. Deer, MD; Maxim Eckmann, MD; Erika A. Petersen, MD; David A. Provenzano, MD; Vafi Salmasi, MD; Shalini Shah, MD
The National Opioid Epidemic: Finding Balance in a Changing Environment
Opioid Stewardship at the Provincial Level – Hance Clarke, MD, PhD
Perioperative Pain Management for Major Spine Surgical Procedures – A Surgeon’s Perspective – Michael P. Steinmetz, MD
Misapplication of Guidelines in Addressing the Opioid Crisis? – Richard W. Rosenquist, MD
What is the Role of the Transitional Pain Service? – Hance Clarke, MD, PhD
Safely Tapering Opioids – Is There a Recipe or Best Practice? – Lynn R. Kohan, MD
Low Back Pain
Optimizing Surgical Referrals for Low Back Pain – Michael P. Steinmetz, MD
Medical Management of Chronic Back Pain – Ellen W. K. Rosenquist, MD
Long-term Management After Failed Surgical Outcomes – Vafi Salmasi, MD
Regenerative Treatments for Low Back Pain – Evidence and Current Status – Kevin Vorenkamp, MD
Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain: Optimizing Treatment Recommendations for Long-Term Success – Philip Toal, PT, DPT
Complications Following Spinal Fusion Procedures – Imbalance and Adjacent Segment Disease – Michael P. Steinmetz, MD
Panel Discussion – Question and Answer – Session Faculty
Medical Marijuana
Role of Cannabinoids in Chronic Pain Treatment – Hance Clarke, MD, PhD
Musculoskeletal Pain Management: Expanding Options for Full Spectrum Treatment
Evaluating the Patient with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain – Vafi Salmasi, MD
Ultrasound Guided Joint and Tendon Injections – Sree Kolli, MD
Physical Therapy for Joint Pain – Formal and Home Based Treatments – Philip Toal, PT, DPT
Myofascial Pain – Common Locations and Contemporary Treatments – George E. Girgis, DO
Panel Discussion – Question and Answer – Session Faculty