Interventional Pain Management Injections for Trigger Points, Tendonopathies, and Joint Injections including Viscosupplementation
This program is intended to compliment our 3-Day Pain Management Workshop and Advanced Pain Management Workshop.
During the Joint Injection Course, there is a strong emphasis on Non-Spinal Injections such as knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle injections using palpatory methods, anatomical landmarks, and image guidance for needle localization. In addition, soft tissue injections (trigger) points are taught with an emphasis on referred pain and patient testing to create a differential diagnosis of the pain.
The Joint/ Extremity Injection, Pain Management Training course will provide instruction on many other common modalities/procedures that you can offer patients in your office such as viscosupplementation, steroidal injections, and prolotherapy. Botox injections for such common conditions as bruxism, migraine headaches, and other spastic muscular conditions are part of the course study as well as the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for soft tissue correction and for knee joints.
Generally, these procedures are simple to perform and learn, have a lower risk threshold and are financially rewarding as well. Your patients will also be pleased that you can treat them rather than referring.
This comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Injection program will
provide
education for a variety of daily office procedures you can immediately integrate into your
practice.
Primary care physicians, and other specialists, frequently encounter
patients
suffering from these common, yet painful conditions. Many of these conditions can easily be
treated
in the office.
Some of the topics and procedures you will learn during this program
include:
2- Minor Injections - Trigger point injections.
3- Specialty Injections:
- - AC Joint
- - Tennis Elbow
- - Pitchers/Golfers Elbow
- - De Quervain's
- - Trigger finger injections
- - Carpal tunnel treatment options
- - Viscosupplementation (knee)
- - Specialty Botox Injections
- - Trachanteric bursa
- - Pepatellar bursa
- - Medial and lateral approaches to knee joint
- - Pes bursa injections
- - Plantar fasciitis
- - Intercostal Injections
- - Ankle Injections
Optional
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Workshop Includes
Hands-On*
Perform techniques on a live patient during your practice session.
Specialized Group Training
Practice stations are organized into groups to facilitate peer-to-peer technique exchange.
Pre-Course Videos
Explore didactic training covering anatomy, product expertise, prevention of complications, and more.
Live Q&A
Receive answers to your medical questions from our faculty of board-certified industry experts.
Workbook
Get your vibrant, full-color workbook with ample space for note-taking throughout the course.
Empire Certificate
Receive a certificate of achievement to signal your completion of the course material.
Medicines*
Injection training products are included in course (e.g., botulinum toxins, dermal fillers, etc.)
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Romane will continue to provide instruction for this program. He is a favorite instructor for Empire Medical and is well liked by our attendees. In addition to his credentials, he has extensive experience in teaching other physicians in Pain Management techniques.
The Joint/Non-Spinal Injection workshop will begin with didactic presentations covering the different medical conditions and treatment procedures that can be provided. You will learn specifically about the different Pain Management injection techniques used, the protocols, supplies and solutions, medications, side effects, precautions as well as patient selection criteria. Considerable time will be used to review diagnostic evaluation including physical exam, lab, or imaging analysis.
Prior to lunch, there will be a 1 hour lecture in business and marketing so that you can learn how to promote Pain Procedure services in your practice. Empire provides extensive education in this area as most physicians intend to create additional revenue streams for their practices.
After lunch, you will learn the coding and billing parameters necessary for Medicare and other insurance carriers. Although these procedures are generously reimbursed, it is important to follow correct medical necessity and coding guidelines.
Joint / Extremity / Non Spinal Injection
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Extremity and Non-Spinal Injection Procedures and More
Prior to the Hands- On portion of the training, there will be an extensive Question and Answer session not only covering the topics presented, but also to discuss additional topics requested by the physician audience. This interactive experience is an integral part of the program. Our instructors will go over case studies and various academic problems for the group to solve.
The majority of the afternoon will be spent actually performing the various injection techniques. Physicians will train on custom training models specifically designed to perform injection techniques and surgical procedures. Physicians will receive extensive hands on training the entire afternoon and should leave the program feeling confident in their techniques.
Upon Completion of the Joint / Extremity Non Spinal Workshop, the physician should be able to:
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Practice interventional pain management procedures using the palpatory method competently, safely, and effectively for their patient. Each participant will understand and learn how to avoid risks and associated complications.
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Apply the generally accepted protocols for diagnosis and therapeutic for interventional pain injections in conjunction with various chronic and sub-acute medical conditions.
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Describe the mechanism of action of prolotherapy and platelet rich plasma as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches for injection of joints/bursa.
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Identify patient benefits from interventional pain management injections for common joint and soft tissue pain. Increase patient awareness and offer enhanced patient care in relation to this non-invasive, non-surgical procedure.
Additional Learning Objectives
Perform initial evaluation of patients presenting
conditions covered
within the program,
understand how to perform a comprehensive workup to formulate a diagnosis.
Practice and perform all the injection procedures
correctly,
competently, and gain confidence
under direct supervision of the instructor during the afternoon hands on session.
Practice and perform trigger point injections,
viscosupplementation, and
prolotherapy injections
for soft tissue and joints.
Identify and review generally accepted protocols
diagnose and treat
patients with Tennis Elbow,
Pitchers elbow, De Quervain's , Trigger finger, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Trachanteric bursitis,
Pepatellar bursitis, Pes bursa abnormalities, Plantar fasciitis, and a variety of other common
chief complaints.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Empire Medical Training. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Click Here for More Information.
Frequently Asked Questions
This training caters to MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDS, NPs, RNs and other licensed healthcare professionals.
A board-certified physician expert will teach this course, with other licensed healthcare professionals assisting where needed.
Certainly! For those outside the United States, injections on anatomical models are an option; however, you will not be allowed to inject on a live patient.
Each state has its own regulations concerning live patient injections. Kindly consult your licensing board to determine if you’re permitted to administer injections.
Joint Extremity Injection Training - Agenda
Time |
Description |
|---|---|
| 7:30am–7:45am |
Registration |
| 7:45am–8:00am |
Introduction |
| 8:00am–08:45am |
Background and Overview of Course
|
| 08:45am–10:00am |
Common Pain Modalities by Body Part Area
|
| 10:00am–10:15am |
Break |
| 10:15am–11:30am |
Joint Injections & Viscosupplementation
|
| 11:30am–12:30pm |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:30pm–1:15pm |
Prolotherapy Injections
|
| 1:15pm–2:15pm |
Trigger Point Injections
|
| 2:15pm–2:30pm |
Break |
| 2:30pm–3:00pm |
Billing & Coding
|
| 3:00pm–4:00pm |
Hand-On Practical Session
|
DISCLAIMER: Agenda listed above is for reference only and may be subject to change. The final agenda will be emailed to you a few days prior to your course. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact our office at 866-333-6747.
Hands-On
Training
This course uses custom anatomical models for the demonstration and hands on portion of the program. Attendees will have access to the medical instrumentaion and models to practice under the direct supervision of the Physician Instructor to work on and develop the necessary skills to perform this medical procedure. Attendees must show proficiency in the procedure to demonstrate standard of care as well as proper technique in performing these new modalities.
