Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab - Australia

Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab is organized by the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and will be held from May 06 - 07, 2023 at the University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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

• Evaluate how accurately the image depicts 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;
• Explain how the procedures are effective in the scientific literature;
• Outline the potential benefits and drawbacks of each procedure and methods for assessing and avoiding issues.
• Apply technically correct performance of the spinal procedures using safe fluoroscopic guidance with minimal tissue injury or discomfort

DURING LAB ROTATIONS, EXPERT INSTRUCTORS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN GROUPS OF 6 ATTENDEES ON:

• Needlecraft
• Lumbar Injection Techniques
  • Interlaminar Epidural
  • L1-5 Transforaminal Epidural (Subpedicular)
  • Medial Branch Block
  • S1 Transforaminal Epidurals
  • Sacroiliac Joint

EXPLORE ASPECTS OF PROPER C-ARM UTILIZATION, INCLUDING:

• Fluoroscopic Anatomy in True Anteroposterior, Lateral, and Oblique Positions
• Fluoroscopic Positioning for Cervical Procedures
• Parallax Error
• Radiation Safety

LECTURES AND BREAKOUTS:

• Case Presentations
• Coding and Billing
• Complications and Management
• Imaging

PRE-COURSE ONLINE MODULES:

• Anatomy, Technique, and the Evidence Base
  • Interlaminar Epidural Injections
  • Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections (Supraneural)
  • Medial Branch Blocks
  • S1 Transforaminal Epidural Injections
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injections
• Lumbar Anatomy
• Needlecraft
• Principles of Fluoroscopy and Radiation Safety
• Steroid Preparations for Transforaminal Epidural Injections: Safety and Efficacy