Comprehensive Pain Education Program

This insightful presentation offers a comprehensive guide to choosing between radiofrequency, pulse radiofrequency, or cryoablation for pain management. The speaker, an expert in the field and a co-founder of Pain School International, shares insights from her extensive experience and training in Budapest and the U.S. The talk delves into the basic concepts and clinical applications of these techniques, highlighting their use in chronic pain, musculoskeletal issues, nerve origin pains, and even in acute and cancer pain scenarios. Key focus areas include the irreversible tissue coagulation of radiofrequency ablation, the nerve regrowth facilitating cryoablation, and the neuromodulatory effects of pulse radiofrequency. Clinical scenarios like joint innervation and mixed nerve/ganglion innervation are examined, alongside a review of evidence-based indications for each method. The presentation emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis and precise application of these techniques, considering factors like lesion size, procedural duration, and cost-effectiveness. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of choosing the right technique based on the specific clinical context and available evidence.