Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab - Long Beach, California - 3 SPOTS REMAIN (Feb, 2018)

Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab - Long Beach, California - 3 SPOTS REMAIN is organized by Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and will be held during Feb 09 - 11, 2018 at Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, California, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is physicians who perform spine intervention procedures. This event is open to Spine Intervention Society members, including Fellows and Residents, who are board-certified or in the examination process for certification in: Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Radiology, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, or Neurosurgery. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Conference Description :
Join this event to build your foundation for achieving optimal patient outcomes with evidence-based lumbar techniques. Whether you are beginning in the field or need a refresher, do not miss the opportunity to learn from renowned SIS instructors and practice on cadavers at the SIS Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab.

Hands-On Lab Training :
• Needlecraft
• C-Arm Utilization
• Interlaminar Epidural
• L1-5 Transforaminal Epidural (subpedicular)
• Medial Branch Block
• S1 Transforaminal Epidural
• Sacroiliac Joint

Lectures and Breakouts :
• Anatomy and Imaging
• Indications and Techniques
• Risks and Complications
• Fluoroscopy Technical Considerations
• Radiation Safety
• Coding and Billing
• Complications and Management

Conference Objectives are :
• Analyze the imaging depiction of the relevant anatomy;
• Relate patient history and physical exam findings with imaging to achieve a likely diagnosis of the spinal pathology causing the patient’s pain or dysfunction;
• Describe the literature support for the efficacy of the procedures;
• Identify the risks and benefits of each procedure, as well as assessment, prevention, and treatment of potential complications;
• Apply technically correct performance of the spinal procedures using safe fluoroscopic guidance with minimal tissue injury or discomfort.