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Core Curriculum for Interventional Physicians: CERVICAL and ADVANCED CERVICAL
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The Cervical Core Curriculum product includes all lectures presented during IPSIS Cervical and Advanced Cervical Bio-skills Courses. As an IPSIS member*, you can purchase this educational offering and dive into these topics.
Please Note: Because there is a significant amount of overlapping content across presentations in the two courses, the Cervical and Advanced Cervical Core Curriculum is offered at the price for a single module.
Topics covered include:
- Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
- Third Occipital Nerve Blocks: Lateral Approach
- Third Occipital Nerve Blocks: Posterior Approach
- C7 Medial Branch Blocks: Lateral Approach
- C7 Medial Branch Block: Posterior Approach
- C3-C6 Medial Branch Blocks: Lateral Approach
- C3-C6 Medial Branch Blocks: Posterior Approach
- Lateral Atlanto-Axial Joint (C1-C2) Access
- Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
- Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections
- Intra-articular Facet Joint Access
- Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
- Cervical Anatomy for the Interventional Pain Management Physician
- Advanced Cervical Anatomy and Imaging: Anatomy of the Craniocervical Junction
- Contrast Flow Patterns in Cervical Epidural Injections
- Risk Mitigation in Cervical Procedures
- Risk Mitigation in Advanced Cervical Procedures
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Materials presented in this activity have been made available by the International Pain & Spine Intervention Society for educational purposes only. We reserve all rights to such material.
*Continual membership is expected to access the modules in your member profile.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Analyze the imaging depiction of the relevant anatomy;
- Relate patient history and physical exam findings with imaging to achieve a likely diagnosis of the spinal pathology; causing the patient’s pain or dysfunction;
- Describe the literature support for the efficacy of the procedures;
- Identify the risks and benefits of each procedure, as well as assessment, prevention, and treatment of potential complications;
- Apply technically correct performance of the spinal procedures using safe fluoroscopic guidance with minimal tissue injury or discomfort.
Disclosure Information
Activity Reviewer: Allen S. Chen, MD, MPH
The reviewer has no financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The International Pain & Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
IPSIS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
References
References are provided within the speakers' presentations.
Commercial Support
No commercial support was received for this activity.
Original Release Date: 07/11/2020
Original Disclosure Information
RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACCME-DEFINED COMMERCIAL INTEREST
Brad Goodman, MD
Stock Options: Discgenics
Louis C. Saeger, MD
Grant and research support: Vivex, JoiMax
Marketing/promotional dinners: Boston Scientific, Nevro, StimWave
None of the other planners or speakers had relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Renewal Date: 07/07/2023
Expiration Date: 07/06/2026
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Module 1: Cervical Anatomy for the Interventional Pain Management Physician
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Module 1: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 1: CME Credit
Up to 0.75 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.75 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 2: Fluoroscopic Imaging Fundamentals for Cervical Interventions
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Module 2: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 2: CME Credit
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 3: Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 3: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 3: CME Credit
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 4: Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 4: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 4: CME Credit
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 5: C3-C6 Medial Branch Blocks: Lateral Approach: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 5: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 5: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 6: C7 Medial Branch Blocks: Lateral Approach: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 6: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 6: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 7: Third Occipital Nerve Blocks: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 7: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 7: CME Credit
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 8: Intra-articular Facet Joint Access: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 8: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 8: CME Credit
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 9: Risk Mitigation in Cervical Pain Management Interventions
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Open to view video.
Module 9: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 9: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 10: Advanced Cervical Anatomy and Imaging: Anatomy of the Craniocervical Junction
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Open to view video.
Module 10: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 10: CME Credit
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 11: Advanced - Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base:
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Open to view video.
Module 11: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 11: CME Credit
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 12: Advanced - Lateral Atlanto-Axial Joint (C1-C2) Access: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 12: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 12: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 13: Advanced - Medial Branch Blocks C3-6 Posterior Needle Approach: Anatomy, Technique, and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 13: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 13: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 14: Advanced - C7 MBB Posterior Needle Approach: Anatomy, Technique and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 14: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 14: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 15: Advanced - Third Occipital Nerve Blocks: Posterior Needle Approach: Anatomy, Technique and Evidence Base
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Open to view video.
Module 15: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 15: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 16: Advanced - Contrast Flow Patterns in Cervical Epidural Injections
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Open to view video.
Module 16: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 16: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 17.1 Risk Mitigation in Advanced Cervical Procedures - Part 1
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Open to view video.
Module 17.1: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 17.1: CME Credit
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.25 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 17.2 Risk Mitigation in Advanced Cervical Procedures - Part 2
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Open to view video.
Module 17.2: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.
Module 17.2: CME Credit
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Up to 0.50 medical credits available | No certificate available
Your transcript is available on the Dashboard.
Module 17.3 Risk Mitigation in Advanced Cervical Procedures - Part 3
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Open to view video.
Module 17.3: Evaluation
5 Questions
5 Questions
Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Your CME credit will be generated once you submit your answers.