Interventional Radiofrequency Course

 Annapolis, MD

Course Chair:         Brian Kahan, D.O. FAOCPMR, FAAPMR, DABIPP, FIPP

Course Description: This intensive boutique style workshop will provide a hands on didactic educational session on medial branch blocks and radiofrequency lesioning of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. The attendee will develop  a complete understanding of the indications for medial branch blocks and radiofrequency lesioning for spinal pain. The workshop will improve your knowledge of spinal anatomy and utilization of fluoroscopy to identify the important landmarks to successfully perform  these spinal injections and improve patient care. This course is limited for 8 attendees only. Attendees must be PGY-4 or higher and have completed a lumbar interventional course. First come first serve basis.

Register:  to register contact Brian Kahan, D.O. Email [email protected]

Fee: Physician: $2499.99

Resident/Fellow:  $1999.99

Please make payments to LSK Enterprises, LLC.

The faculty will provide hands on experience, in addition to easy access, to discussing with them their multiple years of experience of performing these injections successfully. In addition to the closeness of working with faculty, the participant will learn the true medical necessity for performing these injections on patients. The faculty will teach you how to perform the following injections with confidence:

Lumbar, cervical and thoracic  medial branch blocks

Lumbar, cervical and thoracic radiofrequency lesioning

Sacroiliac joint bipolar and medial branch radiofrequency lesioning

Upon completion of the course participants will learn:

Fluoroscopic anatomy to perform medial branch blocks and radiofrequency lesions

Medical necessity for performing medial branch blocks and radiofrequency lesions

Indications and contraindications of medial branch blocks and radiofrequency lesions

Correct coding and medical documentation for medial branch blocks and radiofrequency lesions

Continuing Medical education (CME) Information: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continue Medical Education (ACCME). LSK enterprises, LLC and The Kahan Center are accredited by the AOCPMR to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME event. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation designates this program for a maximum of 15.75 AOA/AMA PRA Category 1 credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity. Disclaimer: LSK Enterprises, LLC courses are created to enhance physician understanding of the complexity of performing these procedures only. The course will improve the proficiency of the attendant but does not supplement further mentoring and proctoring and additional experience to performing these procedures on patients without supervision.