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Advanced MKS Ultrasound - Houston, TX

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About the Workshop

Join Empire Medical Training for a full day in Houston as we teach the Advanced MSK Ultrasound Guided Injections Course. Expanding upon the introductory Ultrasound-guided Interventional Pain Management course and the 3-Day Pain Management Course the idea is to offer physicians the most advanced education in MSK ultrasound technologies for sub-acute and chronic pain conditions.

Our Houston team is led by Empire Medical Faculty Instructor, David Rosenbloom, MD, who has over 17 years of experience in Interventional Pain Management Procedures, the Advanced MSK Ultrasound Guided Injections course expands upon your existing pain management knowledge, providing a new standard of care for your patients.

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The Advanced MSK Ultrasound Guided Injections for Pain Management course is a continuation of the Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Pain Management course and the 3-Day Pain Management Course from Empire Medical. Our optional membership offers the best value for our ongoing students. For example, the Advanced MSK Ultrasound Guided Injections for Pain Management course comes FREE of charge with a Diamond Membership.

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Course Overview

During a full day in Fort Lauderdale/Miami, attendees will review detailed protocols for pre-injection, injection techniques, innervation, and the use of blind injection techniques when pertinent. Supported by high-quality videos of the studied procedures with the assistance of our faculty experts, the program features an evidence-based approach to diagnosing different pain conditions and the subsequent therapeutic options available to physicians.

The Advanced MSK Ultrasound Guided Injections reviews different chronic and sub-acute pain conditions that are common to the pain management practice:

  • Suprascapular nerve block
    • Hemiplegic shoulder pain
    • Refractory frozen shoulder
  • Trigger Finger
    • Thickened flexor tendon in distal palm
  • Anterior Approach Hip Injections
    • Iliopsoas Tendon
  • Achilles Tendon Injections
    • Peroneal Tendinitis
    • Compressed Tibial Nerve
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Biceps Tendon Injection
  • Genicular Nerve Block
  • Saphenous Nerve Block
  • Intercostal Nerve Block
    • Neurolysis Options
  • Paravertebral Nerve Block
    • Epidural, site locations and multiple symptoms (i.e. MFR)
  • Occipital Nerve Blocks
    • Occipital Headache
  • Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
    • Multiple Applications (i.e. Zoster, Migraine and Cluster Headaches, CRPS)
  • Supraorbital Nerve Block
  • Superficial Cervical Plexus
  • Stellate Ganglion Block
  • Selective Nerve Root Blocks (Cervical Spine)
  • Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections
  • Lumbar Sympathetic Block
  • Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block
  • Ganglion Impars Block
  • Celiac Plexus Block
  • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic doloreux)
  • Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
  • Ilioinguinal Nerve Block
  • Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block

The course also covers ASIPP Guidelines for the use of P-PRP plasma injections and L-PRP (PRF) and reviews current regulations, results grading, and a wide range of evidence-based research for:

  • Biologics (PRP and MSC) for lumbar discogenic pain- Level 3
  • PRP for Lumbar Facet pain- Level 4
  • PRP for Lower back pain and lower extremity in the Epidural Space - Level 4
  • PRP in the Sacroiliac joint - Level 4

In providing the highest standard of care for patients, attendees will learn about different areas of adherence, contraindications for treatment, and management of potential post-procedure adverse events and complications, including billing and coding considerations for practitioners in Houston for all procedures.

Course Objectives

After your stay in Houston we expect you to become comfortable with:

  • Identifying Local Anesthetic (LA) toxicity: acute and chronic management (Progressions & Symptoms)
  • Understanding the available pharmacological solutions used for pain procedures including mechanism of action, selection, and side effects.
  • Performing functional tests to establish an initial diagnosis and utilize ultrasound for further diagnosis of pain conditions.
  • Describing various sub-acute and chronic pain conditions affecting patients who would benefit from Interventional Pain procedures.
  • Fully understanding all protocols associated with Advanced Interventional Pain Procedures.
  • Reviewing various nerve blocks and interventions to relieve pain in an array of body part areas, medical conditions, and pre-existing conditions.
  • Using ultrasound imaging guidance to carry out interventional pain management procedures.
  • Helping patients understand what to expect from interventional pain therapy
  • Reviewing current guidelines and "standard of care" considerations, such as malpractice insurance and patient documentation, for the various pain conditions and treatment approaches described.
  • Formulating a treatment plan after reviewing pertinent anatomy and characteristics associated with various pain conditions using ultrasound guidance.
  • Reviewing billing and coding options for using image guidance to treat various pain procedures.

Who the event is for?

Designed for practitioners based or visiting Houston, and who are also looking to expand their pain management options while learning the “pearls” of injection-guided techniques, pertinent anatomy, needle placement, and patient positioning. If you are a licensed physician based in Houston, Pasadena, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Baytown, Pearland, or any other nearby area in Texas, this course was made for you.

Prerequisites

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Introduction, overview of ultrasound advantages for pain management.

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Techniques for image guidance using ultrasound.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Musculoskeletal sonography protocols and techniques.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Ultrasound-guided joint injections for large and small joints.

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Hands-on training with anatomical models and patient cases.

Course Agenda

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Introduction, overview of ultrasound advantages for pain management.

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Techniques for image guidance using ultrasound.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Musculoskeletal sonography protocols and techniques.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Ultrasound-guided joint injections for large and small joints.

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Hands-on training with anatomical models and patient cases.

Planning your visit

The history of medicine in Houston and its neighboring cities is fascinating! From the earliest hospitals and pioneering doctors to the latest medical advances, these cities have been a hub for research and innovation in medicine. In Houston, the Texas Medical Center is the world's largest hospital complex, home to renowned institutions such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children's Hospital. In Pasadena, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has been providing quality healthcare to the community for over 50 years. In Sugar Land, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare center offering services from urgent care to state-of-the-art surgery. In The Woodlands, St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital has a team of highly trained professionals providing high-quality healthcare. Come and learn about the fascinating history of medicine in these cities, explore the latest medical advances, and discover how these institutions have helped improve the health and well-being of people worldwide.

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