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ICRAPAIN 2026 | SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME (OUTLINE)


Theme: “From Evidence to Practice: Shaping the Future of Pain Medicine”

ICRAPAIN 2026 is designed to bridge cutting-edge evidence with day-to-day clinical practice in pain medicine. This year’s focus is on:

  • Regenerative therapies (PRP, BMAC and orthobiologics)
  • Ultrasound-guided (USG-guided) pain interventions
  • Advanced pain procedures including endoscopy, spinal cord stimulation (SCS), vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty and other cement augmentation techniques

The programme combines plenary lectures, debates, case-based sessions, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and young investigator sessions.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Main focus areas:

  • Regenerative therapies for spine, joints and soft tissues
  • USG-guided interventions for musculoskeletal and spine pain
  • Endoscopic spine procedures
  • Neuromodulation (SCS, DRG stimulation, PNS)
  • Vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty and interventional oncology
  • Fundamentals and guidelines for early-career pain physicians
  • Research, outcomes, registries and AI in pain practice

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS | 3rd SEPT

WORKSHOP 2: C-arm workshop

9:00–16:00: Three groups Gr A Gr B and Gr C will rotate among 3 tables for 2 hours (9 AM – 11 AM, 11 AM -1 PM, 2 PM – 4 PM). The workshop will be on real bone manikins; interventions can be practiced under C-arm guidance.

  • Table 1: Lumbar procedures—facet joint, medial branch block, selective nerve root block, Kambin’s triangle transforaminal, lumbar discography, sacroiliac joint and S1 nerve root inj.
  • Table 2: Sacral/plexus procedures— superior hypogastric, splanchnic, celiac, lumbar sympathetic, rami communicants, caudal epidural.
  • Table 3: Cervical procedures—facet joint medial branch block, stellate ganglion, sphenopalatine ganglion and gasserian ganglion block
    Faculty: Dr. Gautam Das, Dr. Pabitra Biswas, Dr. Hari Poudel, Dr. Shruti Rekha Hota, Dr. Sushpa Das, Dr Sirish Amatya

Intensive, small-group, pre-conference workshop.

WORKSHOP 2: Pain Biologics Workshop

Regeneration Therapy in Pain Medicine

Pain medicine is rapidly moving beyond symptom control toward biological restoration, tissue healing, and functional recovery. The Pain Biologics Workshop at ICRAPAIN 2026 is designed to give pain physicians a clear, practical, and evidence-based understanding of regenerative therapies used in musculoskeletal and interventional pain practice.

This workshop will focus on the science, preparation, clinical indications, procedural applications, and current evidence behind commonly used biologic therapies in pain medicine.

Live demonstration of procedures

Key Topics Covered

  • PRP in Pain Medicine
  • Growth Factors and Their Clinical Role
  • Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate — BMAC
  • Nanofat Therapy
  • Stromal Vascular Fraction — SVF
  • Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy
  • Practical Considerations for Safe and Ethical Use

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Conference DAY 1 – REGENERATION & EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE | 4th Sept

08:00–10:10 PLENARY SESSION

  • Inauguration and welcome addresses
  • 08:00-09:00 Keynote: “Shoulder denervation: from basic anatomy to clinical application”: by Prof Philip Peng
  • 09:05-09:30 “Ultrasonography of Spine: Why It Is Important For Pain Physicians?” Dr Gautam Das
  • 09:35-10:00 “Microvascular Decompression and Beyond: A Decision-Based Approach to the Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia” by Prof C J Toh

10:00-10:30 TEA BREAK

10:30–12:30 PARALLEL SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

TRACK 1: REGENERATIVE THERAPIES – EVIDENCE & INDICATIONS

  • PRP vs BMAC for knee osteoarthritis: summary of current evidence and meta-analyses
  • Regenerative therapy in tendinopathies and enthesopathies (shoulder, elbow, plantar fascia, etc.)
  • Intradiscal biologics in discogenic low back pain – current position and future directions
  • Regenerative interventions for facet and sacroiliac joint pain
  • Panel discussion: “Standardising PRP/BMAC protocols in pain practice – can we agree?”

TRACK 2: USG-GUIDED UPPER LIMB INTERVENTIONS

  • Sonoanatomy of the shoulder: key landmarks for injections and nerve blocks
  • USG-guided interventions for adhesive capsulitis and rotator cuff-related pain
  • USG-guided elbow, wrist and hand interventions for neuropathic and nociceptive conditions
  • Video/live demonstration: step-by-step USG-guided procedures with practical tips

TRACK 3: FUNDAMENTALS – BACK TO BASICS

  • History taking and physical examination in chronic pain – practical approach
  • Differentiating nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic pain at bedside
  • Evidence-based pharmacotherapy in chronic pain: 2026 update

13:30–14:30 INDUSTRY / LUNCH SYMPOSIA

  • Sponsored symposium on regenerative products, biologics or advanced imaging technologies

14:30–16:30 CASE-BASED SESSIONS

MEET-THE-EXPERT: REGENERATION IN DIFFICULT CASES

  • “I tried everything for this knee OA – where does PRP/BMAC fit?”
  • Regenerative options for recalcitrant tendinopathies and chronic soft-tissue pain
  • Setting realistic expectations, consent and medico-legal aspects of regenerative therapy

INTERACTIVE SESSION: USG-GUIDED INTERVENTIONS – REAL CASES

  • Real-life USG case demonstrations and troubleshooting
  • Discussion on needle visualisation, ergonomics and avoiding complications

16:45–18:00 PLENARY & DEBATE

  • Plenary: “Regenerative vs Conventional Interventions in Spine Pain – Friends or Foes?”
  • Debate: “Regenerative therapy should be offered only inside clinical trial settings” – For & Against

Conference DAY 2 – ULTRASOUND-GUIDED & ADVANCED INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES | 5th Sept

08:00–10:10 PLENARY SESSION

  • 08:00-08:30 “Preclinical and clinical update of therapeutic management for spinal stenosis” by Prof Lee Pyung-Bok
  • 08:30- 09:00 Oration by Pain Physician of the Year by R Gurumoorthi
  • 09:00-09:30 “Immersive Medical Digital Twin: AI-Driven Patient Cloning for Real-World Procedures” by Prof Jae Chul Koh
  • 09:30-10:00 “Spinal Epidural Balloon Decompression and Adhesiolysis” by Prof Jin-Woo Shin

10:30–12:30 PARALLEL SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

TRACK 1: USG-GUIDED SPINE & AXIAL INTERVENTIONS

  • USG-guided cervical medial branch and occipital nerve blocks
  • USG-guided thoracic and lumbar facet interventions: possibilities, limitations and pitfalls
  • USG-guided sacroiliac joint and paraspinal muscle interventions
  • Hybrid techniques: combining USG and fluoroscopy for improved accuracy and safety

TRACK 2: ENDOSCOPIC SPINE INTERVENTIONS

  • Indications and patient selection for endoscopic spine procedures
  • Endoscopic discectomy and decompression: basic steps and outcome data
  • Role of endoscopy in foraminal stenosis and failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
  • Recorded live cases: stepwise commentary by endoscopic spine experts

TRACK 3: NEUROMODULATION – SCS, DRG STIMULATION & PNS

  • Patient selection and evaluation for neuromodulation
  • Technical aspects of SCS trial and permanent implantation: paresthesia-based, high-frequency and burst systems
  • DRG stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation – expanding indications and evidence
  • Long-term outcomes, complications, revisions and cost-effectiveness of neuromodulation

13:30–14:30 LUNCH SYMPOSIA

  • Industry-led sessions: neuromodulation systems, endoscopic spine platforms, advanced USG devices

14:30–16:30 MASTER CLASS BY SENIOR FACULTY
(Small-group rotations; prior registration required)

  • Station 1: USG-guided nerve and plexus blocks on volunteers/models
  • Station 2: USG-guided interventions using simulators/cadaveric images
  • Station 3: Endoscopic spine workstation – instruments, scopes and fluoroscopic correlation
  • Station 4: SCS/PNS lead placement on spine models and basics of programming

16:45–18:00 PANEL DISCUSSION

  • “How to Build an Advanced Interventional Pain Practice in Resource-Limited Settings?”
  • Discussion on training pathways, credentialing, infrastructure and team building

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP | 6th Sept

USG Workshop | Hands-on workshop on volunteer | 60-Minute Rotational Modules | 7 Stations

The post-conference workshop is a high-intensity, ultrasound training program designed for structured, region-wise mastery of musculoskeletal and interventional pain procedures.

Participants will be divided into small groups and will rotate through 7 ultrasound stations, spending 60 minutes at each station. Each session includes:

  • Live demonstration by expert faculty
  • Sono-anatomy orientation
  • Probe positioning and scanning protocol
  • Needle trajectory planning
  • Key safety landmarks
  • Hands-on supervised scanning

Each participant will complete all 12 stations through structured rotation.

🔁 Rotation Structure

There will be two parallel tracks:

  1. Group A for “Anesthesia-Pain Synergy” track
  2. Group B for “USG guided Advanced Pain Procedure” track

One can opt for one track only that will run from 8 am-4.30 pm

Each station: 60 minutes
Total stations: 7
All stations will run simultaneously with rotating participant groups.

🔹 STATION DETAILS

Station 1– Face & Cervical Spine

Anaesthesia-Pain Synergy Topics Covered:

  • Ultrasound anatomy of the trigeminal nerve branches
  • Supraorbital nerve block
  • Supratrochlear nerve block
  • Infraorbital nerve block
  • Mental nerve block
  • Mandibular nerve block
  • Maxillary nerve block
  • Brachial plexus block
  • Superficial Cervical plexus block
  • Great auricular nerve block
  • Anterior approach suprascapular nerve block
  • Phrenic nerve block

Advanced Pain Topics Covered:

  • Stellate ganglion block (C6 & C7 level identification)
  • Cervical nerve roots block
  • Cervical medial branch block
  • Greater, lesser & 3rd occipital nerve blocks
  • TM Joint block
  • Cervical discography

Station 2 – Thoracic Spine & Truncal Blocks

Anaesthesia-Pain Synergy Topics Covered:

  • Thoracic paravertebral block
  • Erector spinae plane (ESP) block
  • TAP Block
  • Pectoralis I & II block (PEC I & PEC II)
  • Serratus anterior plane (SAP) block
  • Intercostal nerve block
  • Thoracic epidural sono-landmarks

Advanced Pain Topics Covered:

  • Identification of rib, transverse process, and pleura safety margins
  • Thoracic facet joint block
  • 5-in-1 block
  • Thoracic medial branch block
  • Ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block

Station 3 – Lumbar-Sacral Spine Interventions

Anaesthesia-Pain Synergy Topics Covered:

  • Erector spinae block
  • USG-assisted lumbar epidural block
  • Caudal epidural block
  • Quadratus lumborum (QL) block (Types 1, 2, 3, 4)
  • Lumbar plexus block

Advanced Topics Covered:

  • Lumbar medial branch block
  • Facet joint injection
  • Transforaminal epidural injection
  • Lumbar sympathetic block
  • Lumbar discography
  • Ganglion Impar block
  • Sacroiliac joint injection

Station 4 – Shoulder Joint

Anaesthesia-Pain Synergy Topics Covered:

  • Infraclavicular brachial plexus block
  • Glenohumeral joint injection approach
  • Suprascapular nerve block
  • Axillary nerve block
  • Lateral pectoral nerve block
  • Shoulder Anterior Capsular block (SHAC block)

Advanced Topics Covered

  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint block
  • Rotator cuff interval
  • Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and subscapularis visualisation
  • Long head of the biceps tendon
  • Subacromial–subdeltoid bursa
  • Dynamic evaluation of the shoulder

Station 5 – Elbow, Wrist & Hand

Anaesthesia-Pain Synergy Topics Covered:

  • Anterior elbow anatomy (brachial artery, median nerve)
  • Posterior elbow (olecranon fossa, triceps insertion)
  • Median, Radial & Ulnar nerve block at the elbow
  • Median nerve at the carpal tunnel
  • Ulnar nerve at Guyon’s canal
  • Radial (superficial) nerve in the forearm

Advanced Pain Topics Covered:

  • Distal biceps tenton
  • The lateral and medial ligament complex of the elbow
  • Dorsal compartments at the wrist
  • A1 Pulley
  • Small joint injections of the hand
  • TFCC identification

Station 6 – Hip Joint

Anaesthesia-Pain Synergy Topics Covered:

  • Sciatic nerve block
  • Femoral nerve block
  • 3-in-1 block
  • Peng block
  • Lat femoral cutaneous nerve block

Advanced Pain Topics Covered:

  • Piriformis inj
  • Pudendal nerve block
  • Hip joint inj
  • Genitofemoral nerve block
  • Psoas tendon
  • Cluneal nerve block

Station 7 –Knee, Ankle & Foot

Key Topics Covered:

  • Sciatic nerve
  • Common peroneal nerve
  • Tibial nerve at knee and ankle
  • Sural nerve
  • Superfiacial and deep peroneal nerve at knee and ankle
  • Saphenous nerve in the thigh and ankle

Key Topics Covered:

  • Intra-articular knee inj
  • ACL & PCL inj
  • Plantar fascia
  • Tibio-talar joint inj
  • Sub-talar joint inj
  • Ligaments around the knee
  • Interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma
  • Tarsal tunnel evaluation
  • Baxter’s nerve block

🎯 Educational Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Master structured region-wise sono-anatomy
  • Gain clarity in probe orientation and needle trajectory
  • Improve safety margins in high-risk anatomical zones
  • Build confidence in independent ultrasound-guided procedures

🔹 Format Summary

  • 14 Expert-Led Stations
  • 60 Minutes Per Station
  • Two tracks: one can choose one track
  • Structured Rotational Model
  • Intensive Hands-On Learning
  • High Faculty-to-Participant Interaction
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