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Refresher Courses  - TOP

Thursday, November 19th

Moderator: Richard W. Rosenquist, M.D.


7:30-8:30 a.m. Sympathetically and Non-Sympathetically Mediated Pain in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
 
7:30-8 a.m. Basic Science
Michael D. Stanton-Hicks, M.D.
8-8:30 a.m. Clinical Science
Timothy R. Lubenow, M.D.
8:30-9:30 a.m. Lumbar Spine Pathology
 
8:30-9 a.m. Basic Science of Disc Pain
Way Yin, M.D.
9-9:30 a.m. Interventional Disc Therapies
Leonardo Kapural, M.D., Ph.D.
9:30-10 a.m. COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING SESSION
10-11 a.m. Lumbar Spine Pathology
 
10-10:30 a.m. Surgical Treatment of Disc Pathology
Robert M. Levy, M.D., Ph.D.
10:30-11 a.m. Interventional Therapy of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Timothy R. Deer, M.D.
11 a.m.-noon Neuropathic Pain
 
11-11:30 a.m. Basic Science
Gary J. Brenner, M.D., Ph.D.
11:30 a.m.-noon Clinical Science
Robert W. Hurley, M.D., Ph.D.


Moderator: Gary Brenner, M.D.

1:15-2:15 p.m. Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Management
 
1:15-1:45 p.m. Basic Science
David J. Clark, M.D.
1:45-2:15 p.m. Clinical Science and Legal Implications -
David L. Caraway, M.D.
2:15-3:15 p.m. Complications of Pain Medicine
 
2:15-2:45 p.m. Root Cause Analysis of Medical Errors
Mark J. Lema, M.D., Ph.D.
2:45-3:15 p.m. Safety Measures in Interventional Pain
Kenneth D. Candido, M.D.
3:15-3:30 p.m. COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING SESSION
3:30-4:35 p.m. Steroid Injections in Interventional Pain Procedures
 
3:30-4 p.m. Pro
James P. Rathmell, M.D.

4-4:30 p.m. Con
Marc A. Huntoon, M.D.
4:30-4:35 p.m. Audience Poll
Gary J. Brenner, M.D., Ph.D.
6-8 p.m. CME Dinner Symposium: Emerging Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems for Chronic Pain Leonardo Kapural, M.D., Ph.D.; Timothy R. Lubenow, M.D.

Co-supported by educational grants from Elan Pharmaceuticals and Medtronic.

Poster Sessions  - TOP

Posters will be displayed on Thursday, November 19th and Friday, November 20th only.

Presenters will be available for discussion at these specified times.

8-10 a.m. Poster Session 1

Moderators: Keith A. Candiotti, M.D.; Tarun Jolly, M.D.
10 a.m.-noon Poster Session 2

Moderators: Honorio T. Benzon, M.D.; James M. North, M.D.
1:30-3 p.m. Poster Session 3

Moderators: Somayaji Ramamurthy, M.D.; Salim M. Hayek, M.D., Ph.D.

Plenary Sessions  - TOP

Friday, November 20th

ULTRASOUND VS. FLUOROSCOPY FOR CHRONIC PAIN -

Moderator: Vincent W.S. Chan, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.

7:45-8 a.m. Basic Ultrasound Techniques
Vincent W.S. Chan, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.

8-8:45 a.m. Ultrasound vs. Fluoroscopy for Spine Injections - Live demonstration with models and cadavers via satellite
Bernhard Moriggl, M.D.; Urs Eichenberger, M.D.; Samer Narouze, M.D., M.S.
8:45-9 a.m. Questions and Answers
9-9:45 a.m. Ultrasound vs. Fluoroscopy for Non-Spinal Injections - Live demonstration with models and cadavers via satellite
Bernhard Moriggl, M.D.; Urs Eichenberger, M.D.; Samer Narouze, M.D., M.S.
9:45-10:30 a.m. Will Ultrasound Become a Routine Clinical Practice for Chronic Pain Procedures?
 
9:45-10 a.m. Pro: Michael Gofeld, M.D.
10-10:15 a.m. Con: Richard W. Rosenquist, M.D.
10:15-10:30 a.m. Audience Poll and Panel Discussion Vincent W.S. Chan, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
10:30-11:30 a.m. COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORS
11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. LUNCH SESSION (lunch provided by ASRA)
 
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Presidential Address and Committee Reports
Vincent W.S. Chan, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
12:15-12:20 p.m. Questions and Answers
12:20-12:30 p.m. Bonica Lecture Introduction
Richard L. Rauck, M.D.
12:30-12:50 p.m. Bonica Lecture: Impact of Managing Pain in the Practice of Medicine: Through the Ages
P. Prithvi Raj, M.D.
12:50-1 p.m. Resident Travel Awards Presentation
Asokumar Buvanendran, M.D.
1-1:30 p.m. Best of Posters Presentation
Joseph M. Neal, M.D.
1:30-2 p.m. COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORS

Parallel Sessions  - TOP

Friday, November 20th

1: CURRENT PAIN PRACTICE GUIDELINES -

Moderator: Timothy R. Lubenow, M.D.

2-2:15 p.m. Implications of Practice Guidelines to the Pain Physician
Way Yin, M.D.
2:15-2:45 p.m. Low Back Pain
Richard W. Rosenquist, M.D.
2:45-3:15 p.m. Neuropathic Pain
James P. Rathmell, M.D.
3:15-3:20 p.m. Audience Poll
3:20-3:45 p.m. BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
3:45-4:15 p.m. Cancer Pain
Oscar A. de Leon-Casasola, M.D.
4:15-4:45 p.m. Headaches
Stephen D. Silberstein, M.D.
4:45-5 p.m. Audience Poll on Guidelines
Timothy R. Lubenow, M.D.

2: MAJOR TRAUMA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT -

Moderator: Kenneth D. Candido, M.D.

2-2:30 p.m. Biological Warfare Agents and Their Effects on Nerves Leading to Chronic Pain
Mark J. Lema, M.D., Ph.D.
2:30-3 p.m. War Casualties: Improving Outcomes with Analgesic Regimens
Chester Buckenmaier III, M.D.
3-3:30 p.m. Chronic Pain from Plexus Injury and Management
Kenneth D. Candido, M.D.
3:30-4 p.m. BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
4-4:30 p.m. Management of Phantom Limb Pain
Richard L. Rauck, M.D.
4:30-4:55 p.m. Differentiation of Post-Traumatic Stress from Chronic Pain
Robert N. Jamison, M.D.
4:55-5 p.m. Panel Discussion

Saturday, November 21st

3: NEUROLOGY: REFRACTORY HEADACHES -

Moderator: Samer Narouze, M.D., M.S.

8-8:40 a.m. Medical Management of Refractory Headaches
Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
8:40-9:10 a.m. Psychological Issues in Chronic Headache Patient
Richard N. Jamison, Ph.D.
9:10-9:45 a.m. BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
9:45-10:30 a.m. Interventional Management for Refractory Headaches
Samer Narouze, M.D., M.S.
10:30-11 a.m. Stimulators for Headaches
Timothy R. Deer, M.D.
11-11:30 a.m. Management of Headaches in Pediatric Patients
Santhanam Suresh, M.D., F.A.A.P.
11:30-11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion

4: EMERGING CONCEPTS IN CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT -

Moderator: Dr. Stanton-Hicks

8-8:30 a.m. Can Imaging Identify Analgesics for Chronic Pain?
Sean C. Mackey, M.D.,Ph.D.
8:30-9 a.m. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain
Marc A. Huntoon, M.D.
9-9:30 a.m.

The Role of Deep Brain Stimulation for Chronic Pain
Michael Stanton-Hicks, M.D.

9:30-10 a.m. BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10-10:30 a.m.

Genomic in Pain Pharmacology
Keith A. Candiotti, M.D.

10:30-11 a.m. Is There a Correlation Between Genomics and Chronic Pain?
David Clark, M.D.
11-11:30 a.m. Emerging Intrathecal Drug Therapy
Richard L. Rauck, M.D.
11:30-11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion

5: PHYSIATRY AND REHABILITATION -

Moderator: Joshua R. Wellington, M.D.

1-1:40 p.m. The Basic Science of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Jay Shah, M.D.
1:40-2:10 p.m. Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
F. Michael Ferrante, M.D.
2:10-2:45 p.m. Update of the Rehabilitation Protocols for Spine Pathology
Steven Stanos, M.D.
2:45-3:15 p.m. BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
3:15-3:45 p.m. Rehabilitating Patients with Neuropathic Pain Syndromes
Joshua R. Wellington, M.D.
3:45-4:15 p.m. Innovative Technology in the Assessment of Chronic Pain
Robert N. Jamison, M.D.
4:15-4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion

6: CANCER PAIN MANAGEMENT -

Moderator: Oscar A. de Leon-Casasola, M.D.

1-1:45 p.m. Pathophysiology and Pharmacological Management of Cancer Pain
Oscar A. de Leon-Casasola, M.D.
1:45-2:15 p.m. Interventional Therapy for Cancer Pain
Allen W. Burton, M.D.
2:15-2:45 p.m. Intrathecal Drug Delivery and Medications for Cancer Pain
Leonardo Kapural, M.D., Ph.D.
2:45-3:15 p.m. BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
3:15-3:45 p.m. Opioids - The Bad and the Ugly
Sean C. Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.
3:45-4:15 p.m. Future of Opioid Therapy
Scott Fishman, M.D.
4:15-4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion

Sunday, November 22nd

7: TECHNIQUES USED FOR CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT -

Moderator: Honorio T. Benzon, M.D.

8:30-9 a.m. Cryo-Neurolysis: What Is Its Role in Pain Management? Honorio T. Benzon, M.D.
9-9:30 a.m. Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fracture Allen W. Burton, M.D.
9:30-10 a.m. Radiofrequency: Pulsed vs. Thermal Maunak V. Rana, M.D.
10-10:30 a.m. Acupuncture Somayaji Ramamurthy, M.D.
10:30-11 a.m. Questions and Answers

8: PRACTICAL CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT -

Moderator: David Provenzano, M.D.

8:30-9 a.m. Psychological Aspects of Pain Robert N. Jamison, Ph.D.
9-9:30 a.m. Peripheral Neuropathy Salim M. Hayek, M.D.
9:30-10 a.m. Pain Management in the Anticoagulated Patient Daniel T. Warren, M.D.
10-10:30 a.m. Current Methadone Therapy Guidelines David Provenzano, M.D.
10:30-11 a.m. Questions and Answers

Optional Workshops and PBLDs  - TOP

An additional fee will be charged for each optional Workshop and/or PBLD Luncheon. Please note that all workshops (excluding PBLDs) are open to physician only. Pre-registration is encouraged for optional meeting programs as these programs tend to reach full enrollment prior to the pre-registration cut-off date. It is recommended to make several choices for each time period of optional meeting programs. Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Refunds will be issued to individuals when optional programs are not available. Waiting lists will be established on-site at the meeting registration desk and efforts will be made

Problem Based Learning Discussions Luncheons  - TOP
Each PBLD is limited to 10 participants; separate registration is required.

Thursday, November 19th

Noon-1 p.m.

1: Chronic Non-Cancer Abdominal Pain: Splanchnic Nerve Block vs. Celiac Plexus
Daniel T. Warren, M.D.
2: Rehabilitation Protocols for CRPS and Neuropathic Pain
Elizabeth A. Huntoon, M.D.
3: What to Do When You Have Your First Complication in Pain Medicine
James P. Rathmell, M.D.
4: Spinal Cord Stimulation for Peripheral Vascular Diseases
David Provenzano, M.D.
5: Opioid Rotation - What is the Evidence?
Honorio T. Benzon, M.D.
6: Management of Acute Postoperative Pain in an Opioid Tolerant Patient
Eugene R. Viscusi, M.D.
7: Migration of CRPS - Does It Exist and the Evidence?
Michael D. Stanton-Hicks, M.D.
8: Making a Choice of Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems without Industry Bias
Philip S. Kim, M.D.
9: Pain Response to Opioids and Adjuvants - Why and Why Not?
Keith A. Candiotti, M.D.
10: Sacro-Iliac Pain and Treatment Options: An Update
F. Michael Ferrante, M.D.
11: Continuous Perineural Catheters for Acute Injury and Prevention of Chronic Pain
Chester Buckenmaier III, M.D.
12: Dealing with the Difficult Opioid Seeking Patient: The DEA Implications
John C. Rowlingson, M.D.
13: SCS for Chronic Abdominal Pain
Joshua R. Wellington, M.D.
14: Radiofrequency for the Spine: Pulse vs. Thermal-Evidence Based
Salim M. Hayek, M.D., Ph.D.

Saturday, November 21st

Noon-1 p.m.

15: Ultrasound for Chronic Pain Management
Hariharan Shankar, M.D.
16: How I Treat Neuropathic Pain and CRPS
Sean C. Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.
17: Dealing with Complications of Interventional Pain Procedures
David L. Caraway, M.D.
18: Can Opioids Be Used for the Treatment of Headache?
Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
19: Substance Abuse, Assessment and Treatment in Chronic Pain
Somayaji Ramamurthy, M.D.
20: Opioids and the Legal Implications
Scott Fishman, M.D.
21: How to Prepare a CRPS Patient for Surgery
Robert W. Hurley, M.D.
22: Pharmacological Agents for Intrathecal Delivery
Richard L. Rauck, M.D.
23: Chronic Abdominal Pain: Interventional Pain Therapy
Leonardo Kapural, M.D., Ph.D.
24: Steroids and Epidurals - Which One and Where?
Gary Brenner, M.D.
25: Polypharmacy in the Pain Clinic: Antidepressants, Membrane Stabilizers
David Provenzano, M.D.
26: Chronic Pain Management for the Pediatric Patient - Do We Need a Service?
Santhanam Suresh, M.D., F.A.A.P.
27: Rehabilitation Protocols, FCE, Work Hardening a Vocational Rehabilitation of the Injured Worker
Steven Stanos, M.D.
28:

Opioids in Patients with Sleep Apnea
Daniel Warren, M.D.

Lunch Session (lunch provided by ASRA) - TOP

Friday, November 20, 2009

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

10:30-11:30 a.m. COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORS
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. LUNCH SESSION (lunch provided by ASRA)
11:30 a.m.-NOON Presidential Address and Committee Reports Vincent W.S. Chan, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
Noon-12:15 p.m. Bonica Lecture Introduction Richard L. Rauck, M.D.
12:15-1:00 p.m.
Bonica Lecture: Impact of Managing Pain in the Practice of Medicine: Through the Ages
P. Prithvi Raj, M.D.
1-1:30 p.m. Best of Posters Presenta tion Joseph M. Neal, M.D.
1:30-2 p.m.
 COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING WITH EXHIBITORS

Friday, November 20th

11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Presidential Address and Committee Reports
Vincent W.S. Chan, M.D., F.R.C.P.C.
12:15-12:20 p.m. Questions and Answers 12:20-12:30 p.m. Bonica Lecture Introduction
Richard L. Rauck, M.D.
12:30-12:50 p.m. Bonica Lecture: Impact of Managing Pain in the Practice of Medicine: Through the Ages
P. Prithvi Raj, M.D.
12:50-1 p.m. Resident Travel Awards Presentation
Asokumar Buvanendran, M.D.
1-1:30 p.m. Best of Posters Presentation
Joseph M. Neal, M.D