International Pain and Spine Intervention Society

International Pain and Spine Intervention Society Leading the advancement of science and standards for Interventional Pain Medicine

12/18/2025

Step into the world of neurotomy at the IPSIS Radiofrequency Bio-Skills Lab in Phoenix, Arizona. You’ll be led by Course Director David Hollifield, MD, with hands-on instruction from J. Scott Bainbridge, MD, Vladimir Djuric, MD, Josh Rittenberg, MD, and Patrick H. Waring, MD. www.IPSISmed.org/AZ-RF

At the IPSIS Winter Seminar, catch “Rheumatologic Conditions of the Spine” with Lisa Huynh, MD, on RA and C1–2 arthropa...
12/12/2025

At the IPSIS Winter Seminar, catch “Rheumatologic Conditions of the Spine” with Lisa Huynh, MD, on RA and C1–2 arthropathy, plus a lecture moderated by Dr. Huynh from Patricia Zheng, MD on AS and DISH. It’s just one standout session. Review the agenda and see why San Juan is the perfect place to level up for the new year. www.IPSISmed.org/SanJuan

In 2025, IPSIS Members kept our practice-support resources on repeat, queued up early-career programming to build moment...
12/12/2025

In 2025, IPSIS Members kept our practice-support resources on repeat, queued up early-career programming to build momentum, and hit play on research spotlights that keep the specialty moving forward. Meanwhile, advocacy work ran in the background, protecting coverage and reimbursement so patients can access evidence-based care. And when it was time to take it offline, we went on tour with in-person events — bringing the IPSIS community together face to face. www.IPSISmed.org/news/716501

The AMA is urging CMS to withdraw or delay proposed restrictions on peripheral nerve block coverage. The move follows an...
12/12/2025

The AMA is urging CMS to withdraw or delay proposed restrictions on peripheral nerve block coverage. The move follows an AMA House of Delegates resolution co-authored/supported by IPSIS, calling to protect patient access to evidence-based, non-opioid interventional care. IPSIS continues active advocacy and has submitted detailed comments on the draft LCDs. www.IPSISmed.org/news/716482

12/12/2025

Start next year with comprehensive, individualized instruction in Long Beach, California with Course Director Fred DeFrancesch, MD, and Instructors
Nicholas Fuller, MD; Josh Rittenberg, MD; Louis Saeger, MD; and Brad Vilims, MD DABPM. www.IPSISmed.org/Fluoro

IPSIS member physicians in these pilot states need to review our new timely, practice-ready implementation guidance befo...
12/12/2025

IPSIS member physicians in these pilot states need to review our new timely, practice-ready implementation guidance before Jan. 1, 2026, as WISeR begins to affect workflows, documentation expectations, and reimbursement for certain Medicare Part B services, including: epidural steroid injections, percutaneous vertebral augmentation, PILD, and neurolytic trigeminal nerve destruction.
https://www.ipsismed.org/news/716467

IPSIS membership pays off at the bookshelf. The 4-volume IPSIS Technical Manual is back in stock and shipping and member...
12/11/2025

IPSIS membership pays off at the bookshelf. The 4-volume IPSIS Technical Manual is back in stock and shipping and members pay only 50% of the non-member price, while in-training and many non-US members pay under 20% of the standard rate. Built for real-world clinical use, it delivers detailed procedural descriptions, high-resolution illustrations, step-by-step guidance, and practical tips for avoiding pitfalls like aberrant epidural flow and tricky facet needle positioning. Choose the print edition, eBooks, or a bundle — and make the most of your member discount on this limited second print run. www.IPSISmed.org/TechManual

Initiating non-surgical combination therapies while patients wait for surgery may delay — or even reduce the need for in...
12/11/2025

Initiating non-surgical combination therapies while patients wait for surgery may delay — or even reduce the need for invasive procedures. That’s the key takeaway from the pragmatic RCT reviewed in the latest IPSIS members-only Research Spotlight by Taylor Burnham, DO, MSc, and Ragav Sharma, DO. Access to this kind of practice-shaping analysis is why interventional pain physicians join and maintain IPSIS membership. If it’s time to renew, now’s the moment. Don’t settle for headlines when you can get expert interpretation. www.IPSISmed.org/news/716370

Wherever you are with your pain medicine skills, these hands-on Bio-Skills Labs in Australia will move you forward with ...
12/10/2025

Wherever you are with your pain medicine skills, these hands-on Bio-Skills Labs in Australia will move you forward with expert instruction: Lumbar (injection foundations), Cervical (challenging epidurals/blocks/joint access), and Radiofrequency (practicing precision neurotomies). Residents/fellows save 60% on Lumbar & Cervical. Al attendees save $400 when registering by 3 January. www.IPSISmed.org/Labs

Bring your work to a truly international audience. At the IPSIS European Congress in Budapest, poster presentations conn...
12/10/2025

Bring your work to a truly international audience. At the IPSIS European Congress in Budapest, poster presentations connect interventional pain physicians across regions and practice settings — expanding your reach, your network, and the impact of your research. Selected abstracts are also published in our Gold Open Access, PubMed Central-indexed scientific journal Interventional Pain Medicine. Abstract submissions close 6 January 2026. www.IPSISmed.org/Budapest

The IPSIS Annual Meeting is a key stage for interventional pain medicine, where the field shares what’s new in evidence,...
12/09/2025

The IPSIS Annual Meeting is a key stage for interventional pain medicine, where the field shares what’s new in evidence, technique, and practice. Elevate your profile by submitting your original research. Best Fellow/Resident winners earn comp registration, lodging, and travel support, and all selected abstracts gain visibility through presentation and publication in Interventional Pain Medicine. www.IPSISmed.org/DC

At the IPSIS Winter Seminar, “Would You Inject?” features IPSIS International Division Chair Christine El Yahchouchi, MD...
12/08/2025

At the IPSIS Winter Seminar, “Would You Inject?” features IPSIS International Division Chair Christine El Yahchouchi, MD unpacking a lumbar case where persistence may not have meant a safe path forward. She’ll also moderate cases from Josh Rittenberg, MD (challenging cervical) and Kevin Vorenkamp, MD (tricky thoracic). It’s just one of many interventional pain sessions. Review the agenda and see why an Isla Verde getaway at the Royal Sonesta San Juan can set you up for a stronger new year. www.IPSISmed.org/SanJuan

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