Spine Intervention Society (SIS) Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab (Sep, 2018)

Spine Intervention Society (SIS) Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab is organized by Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and will be held from Sep 14 - 16, 2018 at Venel Institute Inc, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is physicians who perform spine intervention procedures. This CME conference has been approved for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description:
Join this course 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

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• 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 the 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.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.