Dr. Cory Hunter, President of NANS, presents an in-depth overview of closed-loop spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and the breakthrough potential of ECAP-controlled therapy. He contrasts traditional open-loop systems with...
This panel brings together Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) from both startups and large medtech companies to discuss their roles, experiences, and advice for physicians considering a similar career path....
This presentation explores the multifaceted role of size in neuromodulation, from electrode spacing and lead configurations to IPG dimensions, waveform characteristics, and energy delivery. Dr. Valimahomed discusses how different...
In this insightful lecture, Dr. Leonardo Kapural reflects on 13 years of contributions to the Mediterranean Pain Forum and presents cutting-edge advancements in neuromodulation. Highlighting data from multiple studies,...
Dr. Andrew Kaufman presents a comprehensive review of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for visceral pain, including anginal, abdominal, pancreatic, and pelvic pain. He discusses the complexity of visceral pain...
This talk addresses salvage strategies for spinal cord stimulation (SCS), focusing on patients who experience loss of efficacy, unwanted sensations, or recharge difficulties. Traditional responses like reprogramming, stimulation holidays,...
In this comprehensive lecture, Dr. Robert Rapcan explores the combination of regenerative therapy and mechanical techniques for treating discogenic pain. He emphasizes that stem cell injections alone may not...
This presentation offers an insightful overview of the current landscape and investment trends in pain neuromodulation, spanning implantable and non-invasive technologies. While spinal cord stimulation (SCS) remains dominant by...
In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Tim Deer explores how suffering physical, emotional, or psychological can drive personal growth and even biological change. Drawing on neuroscience, genetics, and real-life stories,...
This presentation explores the emerging role of subchondral biologic injections—including PRP and BMAC—in treating osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain, particularly in patients with Modic changes. Dr.Sudhir Diwan emphasizes...
This presentation explores the emerging field of Very Small Embryonic-Like Stem Cells (VSELs), based on pioneering work by Dr. Anwar from the University of Lahore. VSELs are pluripotent, stress-activated...
In this presentation, Jeremy Koff explores the evolving landscape of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS), drawing on over 30 years of experience in neuromodulation. The talk highlights key drivers of...
Dr. Ikwuegbuenyi, a Post-Doc Research Fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine, presents findings from a study evaluating the safety and feasibility of using Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) as an...
This comprehensive lecture explores current and emerging biologic therapies for discogenic low back pain. Dr. Aaron Calodney discusses the inflammatory mechanisms behind disc degeneration and reviews both allogeneic and...
This presentation explores the transformative role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in spinal pain management and regenerative medicine. MSCs, derived from bone marrow and other tissues, offer anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory,...
This dynamic panel explores the intersection of innovation, academia, and ethics in advancing medical technologies. Leaders from healthcare, academia, and industry discuss how universities can better support translational research...
This insightful talk explores the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in interventional pain management. Dr. Navalgund discusses AI’s origins, its growing role in medicine, and how tools like language...
In this lecture, Dr. Miles Day explores the role of the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) in treating facial pain and headaches—especially cluster and migraine headaches. Drawing from personal experience and...
Dr. Chris Bovinet presents an in-depth overview of treating lumbar spinal stenosis using interspinous process spacers. He explores the biomechanics behind stenosis, patient selection criteria, clinical data—including long-term studies—and...
In this presentation, a functional neurosurgeon emphasizes the growing role of interventional pain physicians in performing minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as spinal cord stimulation and interspinous fusion....
Dr. Hirsch states that the lecture series has featured the most prominent interventional pain medicine physicians, as well as legislators, luminaries, and dignitaries. Dr. Hirsch highlights the Manchikanti Excellence Award winners. He then introduces the day’s panel of speakers and pays a moving tribute to Dr. Laxmaiah Manchikanti and his work as a Giant in Pain Medicine in Intervention Pain Management. In addition, Dr. Hirsch describes Dr. Manchikanti’s humanitarian work.
Dr. Cory Hunter, President of NANS, presents an in-depth overview of closed-loop spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and the breakthrough potential of ECAP-controlled therapy. He contrasts traditional open-loop systems with...
This panel brings together Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) from both startups and large medtech companies to discuss their roles, experiences, and advice for physicians considering a similar career path....
This presentation explores the multifaceted role of size in neuromodulation, from electrode spacing and lead configurations to IPG dimensions, waveform characteristics, and energy delivery. Dr. Valimahomed discusses how different...
In this insightful lecture, Dr. Leonardo Kapural reflects on 13 years of contributions to the Mediterranean Pain Forum and presents cutting-edge advancements in neuromodulation. Highlighting data from multiple studies,...
Dr. Andrew Kaufman presents a comprehensive review of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for visceral pain, including anginal, abdominal, pancreatic, and pelvic pain. He discusses the complexity of visceral pain...
This talk addresses salvage strategies for spinal cord stimulation (SCS), focusing on patients who experience loss of efficacy, unwanted sensations, or recharge difficulties. Traditional responses like reprogramming, stimulation holidays,...
In this comprehensive lecture, Dr. Robert Rapcan explores the combination of regenerative therapy and mechanical techniques for treating discogenic pain. He emphasizes that stem cell injections alone may not...
This presentation offers an insightful overview of the current landscape and investment trends in pain neuromodulation, spanning implantable and non-invasive technologies. While spinal cord stimulation (SCS) remains dominant by...
In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Tim Deer explores how suffering physical, emotional, or psychological can drive personal growth and even biological change. Drawing on neuroscience, genetics, and real-life stories,...
This presentation explores the emerging role of subchondral biologic injections—including PRP and BMAC—in treating osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain, particularly in patients with Modic changes. Dr.Sudhir Diwan emphasizes...
This presentation explores the emerging field of Very Small Embryonic-Like Stem Cells (VSELs), based on pioneering work by Dr. Anwar from the University of Lahore. VSELs are pluripotent, stress-activated...
In this presentation, Jeremy Koff explores the evolving landscape of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS), drawing on over 30 years of experience in neuromodulation. The talk highlights key drivers of...
Dr. Ikwuegbuenyi, a Post-Doc Research Fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine, presents findings from a study evaluating the safety and feasibility of using Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) as an...
This comprehensive lecture explores current and emerging biologic therapies for discogenic low back pain. Dr. Aaron Calodney discusses the inflammatory mechanisms behind disc degeneration and reviews both allogeneic and...
This presentation explores the transformative role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in spinal pain management and regenerative medicine. MSCs, derived from bone marrow and other tissues, offer anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory,...
This dynamic panel explores the intersection of innovation, academia, and ethics in advancing medical technologies. Leaders from healthcare, academia, and industry discuss how universities can better support translational research...
This insightful talk explores the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in interventional pain management. Dr. Navalgund discusses AI’s origins, its growing role in medicine, and how tools like language...
In this lecture, Dr. Miles Day explores the role of the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) in treating facial pain and headaches—especially cluster and migraine headaches. Drawing from personal experience and...
Dr. Chris Bovinet presents an in-depth overview of treating lumbar spinal stenosis using interspinous process spacers. He explores the biomechanics behind stenosis, patient selection criteria, clinical data—including long-term studies—and...
In this presentation, a functional neurosurgeon emphasizes the growing role of interventional pain physicians in performing minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as spinal cord stimulation and interspinous fusion....