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Advanced Neurostimulation Course - Basic & Clinical science for the management of the chronic pain patient

Date: 27-28 November 2009   Venue: Barcelona, Spain

Prof. De Andres

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Course description

2 day hands-on Cadaver workshop

Target Audience

This course is designed for pain practicioners (pain specialists, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons) utilizing invasive techniques for pain management. Physicians attending the course should have at least 2 years of practice ongoing use of neuromodulation techniques in the treatment of chronic pain patients.

Course objectives

  • Basic neuroanatomy related to the performance of pain therapies
  • Clinical evidence regarding new and evolving treatments for the treatment of pain
  • Current imaging and electrophysiological technologies relevant for performing diagnosis and performing the invasive techniques for pain treatment
  • Common clinical problems in chronic pain and current recommendationsfor the evaluation and management of these pain conditions
  • Evidence-based treatments in pain medicine
  • Identify questions that need to be addressed to increase knowledge of neuromodulation techniques use in pain treatment
  • How to design the Pain studies for better obtaining the evidence

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