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PainCast provides additional tools for pain specialists to learn and grow. Get insider access to discussions and forums available to thousands of physicians. PainCast is an ever changing and evolving platform with continuous daily updates of procedural videos, podcasts, and interviews with selected and recognized pain experts from around the world. Your interactive resource to pain management.

08/15/2026

Dr. Paola Diaz - Ultrasound Guided Erector Spine Plane Block.(ESPB) For Acute and Chronic Pain

đź”´ â–¶ Watch the full lecture at: https://paincast.com/ultrasound-guided-erector-spine-plane-block-espb-for-acute-and-chronic-pain/

This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) as an effective technique for managing acute and chronic pain. Dr. Diaz explains the anatomical foundations, technique intricacies, and appropriate vertebral levels for targeting various dermatomes. ESPB has shown benefits in managing postoperative pain, cancer pain, myofascial pain, and trauma-related pain, reducing opioid use and improving patient recovery.

Emphasizing the importance of proper training, the talk underscores that successful outcomes depend on accurate needle placement, volume, and visualization—whether via ultrasound or fluoroscopy. The presenter closes by inviting colleagues to further education and collaboration through upcoming pain congresses.

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08/13/2026

Dr. Claudia Cruz Ayala - Impact of Training Certifications in Latin America FIPP and CIPS

đź”´ â–¶ Watch the full lecture at: https://paincast.com/impact-of-training-certifications-in-latin-america-fipp-and-cips/

This powerful presentation underscores the urgent need for pain management training and certification in Latin America. Dr. Cruz Ayala highlights chronic pain as a growing public health crisis, exacerbated by socioeconomic inequality, cultural barriers, poor access to care, and a severe lack of trained specialists. With only a handful of pain experts serving millions, the call to action is clear: certify, train, and collaborate. Through examples from across the region, the talk emphasizes the value of standardized education, multidisciplinary approaches, and international collaboration through platforms like LAPS. Certifications like FIPP and CIPS can ensure quality, safety, and better patient outcomes.

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08/11/2026

Dr. Paulo Renato Fonseca - Empowering the Next Generation Education Initiatives in Context of Pain

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In this passionate keynote, Dr. Fonseca outlines a vision for transforming pain education in Latin America through collaboration, innovation, and action. Drawing inspiration from global models like IASP and regional efforts by FEDELAT, he advocates for certified e-learning programs, public-private partnerships, and integration of pain education into medical curricula. Using AI tools to prepare the talk itself, he exemplifies the importance of technology in education. Most importantly, he moves beyond ideas—launching the first LAPS-partnered Spanish-language online pain course and announcing a collaborative book to be released at the 2025 Brazilian Pain Congress.

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07/31/2026

Dr. Carlos Guerrero - Ai and Medical Images

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Headache and facial pain represent a significant part of chronic pain practice, yet interventional treatment pathways remain less familiar to many pain physicians. This presentation examines current evidence-based approaches for conditions including cluster headache, migraine, cervicogenic headache, occipital neuralgia, and trigeminal neuralgia. It reviews evolving evidence for greater occipital nerve blocks, sphenopalatine ganglion interventions, neuromodulation, ultrasound-guided techniques, hydrodissection, and pulsed radiofrequency. The discussion emphasizes the importance of combining neurological guidelines with interventional pain expertise, adapting treatment algorithms to available resources, and strengthening collaboration across specialties to provide safe, practical, and evidence-informed treatment options for patients with complex headache disorders.

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07/30/2026

Dr. Carlos Restrepo Garces - Evidence Based Interventions for Headache

đź”´ â–¶ Watch the full lecture at:
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Headache and facial pain represent a significant part of chronic pain practice, yet interventional treatment pathways remain less familiar to many pain physicians. This presentation examines current evidence-based approaches for conditions including cluster headache, migraine, cervicogenic headache, occipital neuralgia, and trigeminal neuralgia. It reviews evolving evidence for greater occipital nerve blocks, sphenopalatine ganglion interventions, neuromodulation, ultrasound-guided techniques, hydrodissection, and pulsed radiofrequency. The discussion emphasizes the importance of combining neurological guidelines with interventional pain expertise, adapting treatment algorithms to available resources, and strengthening collaboration across specialties to provide safe, practical, and evidence-informed treatment options for patients with complex headache disorders.

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07/29/2026

Carlos de Barros - Power of Multispecialty in Training of Pain Medicine Mark as complete

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In this compelling keynote, the President of the Brazilian Society for Pain (SBED) outlines the urgent need to expand pain education and break the “pain medicine club” across Latin America. With millions suffering from chronic pain—especially the elderly and obese—the region faces a crisis exacerbated by a lack of trained professionals, inadequate medical school curricula, and limited public awareness. He calls for mandatory pain education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient advocacy, sharing Brazil’s initiative to legislate a national pain plan. His message: we may not solve this in our lifetime, but education is the bridge to a better future.

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07/28/2026

Dr. Wesley Chih-Chun Chen - Fascia Nerve Hydrodissection and Regenerative Injections for Upper Back Pain

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Pain treatment requires looking beyond isolated structures to understand the complex relationship between joints, muscles, fascia, peripheral nerves, and movement. This presentation explores ultrasound-guided hydrodissection as part of a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating myofascial and peripheral nerve-related pain. It examines fascia anatomy, trigger point mechanisms, nerve irritation, posture, and potential injectate considerations while emphasizing precise diagnosis and targeted treatment. Through clinical cases involving persistent neck and upper back pain, ultrasound imaging reveals soft tissue injuries and inflammatory changes not fully explained by conventional imaging. The presentation highlights how detailed anatomical assessment and precise interventions may improve outcomes in complex pain conditions.

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07/23/2026

Dr. Carlos Monroy - Challenges in Latin America, for the Treatment of Complex Pain

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This detailed presentation explores the challenges of diagnosing and treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in Latin America. It highlights the disease’s complexity, evolving definitions, diverse symptoms, and lack of specific diagnostic tools. Dr. Monroy emphasizes regional obstacles, such as limited epidemiological data, unequal access to medications and interventional therapies, economic constraints, and insufficient medical training. Cultural factors like stoicism further delay care. The talk calls for continuing medical education, stronger public policy, and regional collaboration to improve patient outcomes. CRPS serves as a lens to understand broader barriers in pain management across Latin America.

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07/21/2026

Dr. A Tolu Alugo - Infusion of Therapies for Chronic Pain

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Infusion therapies offer an important option for patients with chronic pain who have not responded to conventional treatments. This presentation focuses on intravenous ketamine and its potential role in managing treatment-resistant neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, and fibromyalgia, while also considering lidocaine, magnesium, and bisphosphonates. It reviews ketamine’s mechanisms of action, clinical indications, dosing approaches, patient selection, monitoring requirements, and potential adverse effects. Clinical experience and current evidence suggest promising short-term benefits for selected patients, while important questions remain regarding long-term efficacy and optimal protocols. Further research is needed to refine treatment strategies, improve safety, and guide individualized care.

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07/17/2026

Dr. Angel Manuel Lemus - Investigation and Publications in Latin America

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In this engaging talk, Dr. Lemus highlights the challenges and importance of publishing medical research in Latin America. Using the metaphor of ancient Colima dogs passing down wisdom, he stresses the role of physicians not just in clinical care, but also in research, teaching, and publication. The presentation explores barriers like language, funding, and visibility, noting that English dominates high-impact journals while Spanish and Portuguese publications are undervalued. However, regional publications are essential for local context and cultural relevance. He urges increased collaboration, scientific writing training, and a balanced approach between global visibility and linguistic diversity.

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