An Intermediate to Advanced Course for Pain Management Physicians
Venue:
Medical Education and Research Institute of Nevada (MERIN), Henderson, Nevada
Type of Courses:
This course is intended for pain management physicians who have performed radiofrequency lesioning of medial branch nerves, and desire to gain knowledge and skills in performing other, more complex neurotomies.
Activity:
Upon completion of this course, the physician should be able to:
Assess appropriateness of radiofrequency lesioning for your patient population, clinical outcomes to date.
Discuss the principles of RF lesioning and important aspects of imaging, needle placement and electrocoagulation.
Develop strategies to prevent and manage intra- and post-procedure complications.
Perform RF lesioning techniques on models with guidance of faculty.
Dates: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Faculty: Course Director:
Paul H. Dreyfuss, MD
Instructors:
Richard S. Epter, MD, DABPM, FIPP; Matthew T. Kline, MD
An Intermediate to Advanced Course for Pain Management Physicians
Venue:
Spine Masters Institute, Burr Ridge, Chicago, Illinois
Type of Courses:
This course is intended for pain management physicians who have performed radiofrequency lesioning of medial branch nerves, and desire to gain knowledge and skills in performing other, more complex neurotomies.
Activity:
Upon completion of this course, the physician should be able to:
Assess appropriateness of radiofrequency lesioning for your patient population, clinical outcomes to date.
Discuss the principles of RF lesioning and important aspects of imaging, needle placement and electrocoagulation.
Develop strategies to prevent and manage intra- and post-procedure complications.
Perform RF lesioning techniques on models with guidance of faculty.
Dates: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Faculty: Course Director:
John W. Nelson, MD, FIPP
Instructors:
Paul H. Dreyfuss, MD; John W. Nelson, MD, FIPP
