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Spinal Cord Stimulation for the treatment of Chronic Pain

Date: 17-18 April 2009   Venue: Morges, Switzerland

EHC-Hôpital de Morges

Capacity: 6 participants

THIS COURSE WAS GRANTED 9 EUROPEAN CME CREDITS BY EACCME/UEMS

Prof. Buchser

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Member of the ECMT Board
Eric Buchser is currently the head of Anaesthesia and Pain Management Services at the Neuromodulation Centre at the Hopi...
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Course description

This tutorial program is designed to support the transfer of knowledge and experience which is essential to meet the quality standards required by these therapies. The course will focus on patient selection, implant techniques of the devices used and patient management. Participants will have an opportunity to assist with implant and follow-up of patients in the normal hospital setting, as well as getting support from the faculty on their own cases after the training.

Target Audience

Physicians with interest and experience in the treatment of pain, who desire to learn the practical aspects of the use of Neuromodulation Therapies for the treatment of FBSS associated chronic Back and Leg Pain, CRPS, Cancer Pain and other Neuropathic and Nociceptive Pain Syndromes

Topics to be covered

The following aspects of SCS are covered:

DAY 1: THEORETICAL SESSIONS

  • Definition of the Disease or Condition to Treat and Implications for Quality of Life
  • Pathophysiology and Mechanisms of Action for the Therapy
  • Outcomes: Safety and Efficacy of the Therapy
  • Patient Selection
  • Screening Process
  • Implant Techniques
  • Patient Management
  • Case Studies

DAY 2: PRACTICAL SESSIONS

  • Operating Room Visit
  • Programming and Screening Workshops
  • Case Studies Analysis and Troubleshooting Treatment Ladder

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