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Interventional Pain Management

INTV-03 - Measure Twice and Cut Once: Preventing and Mitigating Complications in Neuromodulation Therapy 

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
3:15 PM – 4:10 PM PST
Location:  Mont Royal (Level 4)

    Co-Presenter(s)

  • Zohra Hussaini, FNP BC MBA

    Advance Practice Provider Coordinator
    University of Kansas Health System
    University of Kansas Health System
    Overland Park, Kansas

  • Sean Li, MD, FIPP

    Physician
    National Spine and Pain Centers
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
    Lincroft, New Jersey

This course aims to equip pain practitioners with the knowledge and strategies to prevent, recognize, and manage complications in neuromodulation therapy. Participants will learn best practices for patient selection, procedural techniques, and post-implantation care to minimize risks and optimize outcomes. Through case-based discussions and evidence-based guidelines, attendees will develop a proactive approach to complication mitigation, ensuring safer and more effective neuromodulation interventions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify common and rare complications associated with neuromodulation therapy, including infection, lead migration, and device malfunction.
  • Evaluate patient-specific risk factors that may contribute to complications and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
  • Apply best practices in procedural technique, perioperative management, and post-implantation care to enhance patient safety and device longevity.
  • Recognize early warning signs of complications and develop an evidence-based approach to timely intervention and management.
  • Differentiate between minor issues that can be managed conservatively and those requiring urgent surgical or medical intervention.