Scientific Program
Two days of cutting-edge science, hands-on workshops, and expert discussions.
Pre-Conference Workshops – 2 October 2026
Workshop Station 1
USG MSK (Upper & Lower Body)
Hands-On Workshop9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Shoulder
- •Rotator cuff tendons (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor)
- •Subacromial-subdeltoid bursa
- •Biceps long head tendon & sheath
- •Acromioclavicular joint
- •Glenohumeral joint & posterior recess
Elbow
- •Common extensor & flexor tendons (lateral & medial epicondyle)
- •Ulnar collateral ligament
- •Radial nerve at radial tunnel
- •Olecranon bursa
- •Cubital tunnel / ulnar nerve
Wrist & Hand
- •Carpal tunnel & median nerve
- •Extensor compartments (1st–6th)
- •De Quervain’s (1st compartment)
- •Ulnar nerve at Guyon’s canal
- •Finger pulleys & flexor tendons
- •TFCC assessment
Procedural Skills
- •Probe selection & orientation
- •Needle visualisation (in-plane vs out-of-plane) on volunteers
Hip
- •Anterior joint recess & effusion
- •Iliopsoas tendon & bursa
- •Gluteal tendons (medius/minimus) & greater trochanteric bursa
Knee
- •Quadriceps & patellar tendons
- •Medial & lateral collateral ligaments
- •Pes anserine bursa
- •Suprapatellar & other bursae
- •Baker’s cyst (posterior)
- •Proximal tibiofibular joint
Ankle & Foot
- •Achilles tendon & retrocalcaneal bursa
- •Peroneal tendons & retinacula
- •Tibialis posterior, FDL, FHL tendons
- •Plantar fascia
- •Tarsal tunnel & tibial nerve
Procedural Skills
- •Probe selection & orientation
- •Needle visualisation (in-plane vs out-of-plane) on volunteers
Workshop Station 2
Fluoroscopy Basic & RFA
Hands-On Workshop9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fluoroscopy Basics
- •Radiation safety: ALARA principle, protective equipment, dosimetry
- •Equipment: C-arm orientation, beam angulation, pulsed vs continuous fluoroscopy
- •Image optimisation: collimation, grid use, magnification
- •Contrast agents: types, dosage, contraindications, reactions
Spinal Interventions under Fluoroscopy
- •Cervical, thoracic & lumbar medial branch blocks
- •Facet joint injections (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
- •Epidural steroid injections (interlaminar & transforaminal)
- •Sacroiliac joint injection
- •Discography basics
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- •Principles: conventional vs pulsed RFA
- •Patient selection & indications
- •Equipment: RF generator, cannula & electrode types
- •Target anatomy: medial branch nerves (C3–C7, L1–L5, S1)
- •Lesioning parameters: temperature, time, impedance monitoring
- •Confirmation techniques: sensory & motor stimulation
- •Post-procedure care & expected outcomes
Trigeminal Neuralgia–Related Interventions
- •Gasserian Ganglion RFA
- •Balloon Compression
Endoscopy Lumbar – Cadaveric
Hands-On Workshop2:00 – 6:00 PM
Anatomy & Pathology Review
- •Lumbar disc anatomy & herniation types
- •Foraminal zones (Kambin’s triangle)
- •Relevant neurovascular structures
- •Stenosis: central, foraminal, lateral recess
Approaches
- •Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD)
- •Interlaminar endoscopic approach
- •Patient positioning & anaesthesia considerations
Equipment Familiarisation
- •Endoscope components: working channel, irrigation, optics
- •Radiofrequency bipolar wands
- •Trephines, reamers & dilators
- •Visualisation systems & camera setup
Procedural Steps
- •Surface marking & trajectory planning
- •Sequential dilation & access
- •Annulotomy & nuclear fragment removal
- •Haemostasis & nerve decompression
Day 1 – 3 October 2026
Hall 1
Registration & Flag Hoisting
Special Session8:00 AM onwards
Let’s Study Before We Practice
Scientific Session9:00 – 9:45 AM
| 10 min | Radiation Safety for the Pain Specialist |
| 15 min | Leveraging AI in Pain Medicine Practice |
| 15 min | Defining the Principles of Conventional vs Cooled RF and Getting Acquainted with the Needles |
Osteoporosis
Panel Discussion9:55 – 10:25 AM
Discussion Points
- •Suspicion and Evaluation – Dr. Rekha Singh
- •Why It Is So Important to Treat?
- •Medical Management (Bisphosphonates, RANK Inhibitors, Sclerostin)
- •Surgical Management
Inauguration
Special Session10:30 – 11:30 AM
Hall of Fame Section
Special Session11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Endoscopy & Spine Interventions
Scientific Session12:45 – 1:45 PM
| 15 min | Lumbar Interlaminar Endoscopy |
| 15 min | Lumbar Transforaminal Endoscopy |
| 15 min | Dorsal Kyphoplasty for Cancer Metastasis: How to Proceed |
| 10 min | Managing Post-Procedure Discitis |
Headaches and Facial Pains
Scientific Session2:30 – 3:45 PM
| 15 min | Migraine and TACs: Evidence-Based Approach |
| 10 min | Botulinum Toxin in Chronic Headaches |
| 10 min | Trigeminal Neuralgias – Balloon Compression Video |
| 10 min | Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation in Cervicogenic Headaches |
| 10 min | Trigeminal Neuralgias – Radiofrequency Video |
| 10 min | Sphenopalatine Neuralgia PRF Video |
Advanced Uncommon Procedures
Scientific Session3:45 – 4:45 PM
| 15 min | Basivertebral Nerve Denervation |
| 15 min | Sacroplasties for Bone Metastasis |
| 15 min | Clinical Considerations for SCS Trial |
| 15 min | Clinical Considerations for SCS Implant |
Hall 2
Radiology for Pain Physicians
Scientific Session9:30 – 10:15 AM
| 15 min | Reading MRI of Lumbar Spine and Deciding the Intervention |
| 15 min | How to Read X-Ray and MRI Shoulder to Decide Your Intervention |
| 15 min | Reading X-Ray and MRI of Hip to Decide Your Intervention |
How Do I Do It? – Thoracic Region
Scientific Session10:30 – 11:30 AM
| 15 min | Paravertebral MIPSI (USG and Fluoroscopy) |
| 15 min | Dorsal MBB RF – Cooled and Conventional |
| 15 min | Splanchnic Nerve MIPSI and Celiac Plexus MIPSI |
| 15 min | Articular Denervation of Shoulder |
How Do I Do It? – Hip & Pelvis
Scientific Session11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
| 15 min | Articular Denervation of Hip |
| 15 min | Cluneal Neuralgias Video Session |
| 15 min | SI Joint Denervation – Cooled RF |
| 15 min | Piriformis and Hip Tendinopathies |
How Do I Do It? – Lumbar Region
Scientific Session12:30 – 1:15 PM
| 15 min | Lumbar Facet Denervation: Cooled and Conventional |
| 15 min | TFESI: Kambin and Subpedicular |
| 15 min | Biacuplasty |
Cervical Region and Upper Limb – How Do I Do It?
Scientific Session1:15 – 2:10 PM
| 15 min | Cervical Epidural Neuroplasty Catheter Insertion |
| 15 min | Cervical MBB – Cooled RF and Conventional RF |
| 10 min | Stellate Ganglion – USG Guided and Fluoroscopy Guided |
| 15 min | Upper Limb Entrapment Neuropathies: How to Deal with Them |
Fascial Planes, Inguino-Scrotal and Brachial Plexus Pain
Scientific Session2:45 – 4:05 PM
| 15 min | Fascial Plane Blocks (QL, TAP, Rectus etc.) for a Pain Specialist |
| 15 min | Inguino-Scrotal Pain Assessment |
| 15 min | Inguino-Scrotal Pain Management |
| 15 min | Mechanism of Pain after Brachial Plexus Injuries |
| 10 min | Brachial Plexus Injury Pain Management |
| 10 min | Ganglion Impar RFA |
Top 3 Oral Presentations from Abstracts
Special Session4:05 – 5:05 PM
Day 2 – 4 October 2026
Hall 1
Oration
Special Session9:00 – 9:30 AM
Pelvic Pain
Scientific Session9:30 – 10:30 AM
| 15 min | Understanding Pelvic Pain |
| 15 min | Evaluation of Chronic Pelvic Pain (Radiology and Biochemistry) |
| 15 min | Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling (USDN) for Pelvic Pain |
| 15 min | Sacral Neuromodulation |
Palliative Care Session
Panel Discussion10:45 – 11:45 AM
| 15 min | Top 10 Tips to Run Successful Palliative Care Services |
| 15 min | Pain Management Beyond Interventions and Morphine: Role of Cannabinoids |
| 15 min | Systemic Neuromodulation for Resistant Cancer / Non-Cancer Neuropathic Pain |
| 15 min | Panel Discussion |
Regenerative Therapy: Where the Future Lies
Scientific Session12:30 – 1:30 PM
| 15 min | Host Preconditioning Prior to Orthobiological Injections |
| 15 min | Exosomes and Implications |
| 15 min | Orthobiologics for Nerve Pain: Evidence Meets Real-World Practice |
| 15 min | PRP for Advanced OA: Intra-Articular vs Subchondral |
Musculoskeletal (MSK)
Scientific Session2:30 – 4:00 PM
| 15 min | USG Evaluation of the Knee |
| 15 min | Genicular Nerve RF Ablation |
| 15 min | How to Inject the Regenerative Preparation in Various Structures of the Knee |
| 10 min | USG Evaluation of Rotator Cuff |
| 10 min | USG Hydrodistension for Adhesive Capsulitis (Video) |
| 15 min | USG PRP Injection / Barbotage of Calcific Tendinitis |
Financial Literacy / Stress Management
Special Session4:00 – 4:45 PM
Hall 2
Must Know Rheumatology
Scientific Session9:30 – 10:30 AM
| 15 min | An Approach to a Patient with Polyarthritis |
| 15 min | DMARDs, Biologics & Pain – What Pain Specialists Must Know |
| 15 min | Management of Uric Acid, Gout and Pseudogout |
| 15 min | Sickle Cell Crisis |
Quiz
Special Session10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Valedictory Function
Special Session12:15 PM