Advanced MKS Ultrasound - Phoenix Scottsdale. AZ

During a full day in Phoenix/Scottsdale, 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 Phoenix/Scottsdale for all procedures.

After your stay in Phoenix/Scottsdale 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.

Designed for practitioners based or visiting Phoenix/Scottsdale, 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 Phoenix/Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert, or any other nearby area in Arizona, this course was made for you.

During a full day in Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas for all procedures.

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