ISSPCON 2019th34 Annual Conference of

Indian Society for Study of Pain1 - 3 February, 2019 | NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru

www.isspcon2019.com

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Bengaluru!

It gives us great privilege and honour to invite you all for the 34th Annual National Conference of the Indian Society

for Study of Pain, ISSPCON 2019 scheduled to take place from the 1st February – 3rd February 2019 at NIMHANS

Convention Centre in Bengaluru.

The eld of pain management in our country is seeing a signicant growth and the theme of this event 'Going

Beyond the Alpha and Omega of Pain' aims to deliver the right scientic content and message to all attendees.

The rich experience and knowledge of the experts from across our country and the world will be shared during the

conference. The pre-conference day will feature multiple hands on workshops including a cadaveric workshop in

an advanced cadaveric learning centre. The scientic sessions will cover all aspects of the eld of pain

management, keeping in line with the theme of our conference and the trade exhibits will showcase the latest

technology from the eld of pain medicine.

This event will provide a wonderful opportunity for postgraduate students and junior pain physicians to present their

research activities.

ISSP Karnataka Chapter takes great pleasure to host this conference once again in Bengaluru. The local organizing

committee, under the valuable guidance of our Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Advisors, has been very active

and arrangements are well under way to ensure that the 34th ISSPCON is a resounding success. Hope you all will

take some time after the conference to enjoy the heritage destinations in and around Bengaluru.

Look forward to welcoming you to Bengaluru for ISSPCON 2019.

With best regards,

Secretariat

ISSPCON 2019

Pattadakal

Organizing Committee

Advisory Board Scientific Committee

Dr. Atma Prasanna

Dr. Saraswathi Devi

Dr. Sudhakar Koppad

Dr. Bhadarinarayan

Dr. Deepak Sharan

Dr. Harsha Shanthanna (Vice-Chair)

Dr. Hirachand Mutagi

Dr. Akkamahadevi

Dr. M T Pratibha Matche

Dr. Arun V

Dr. Mythili Kalladka

Dr. Shivanna

Dr. Murali Thondebhavi

Dr. Rajesh HC

Dr. Vinod

Dr. VB Gowda

Finance

Dr. Sriganesh

Dr. Raghunandan Madhavamurthy

Dr. VB Gowda

Registration

Operations

Dr. Murali Thondebhavi

Dr. Rajesh HC

Dr. Raghavendra R

Dr. Sriganesh

Dr. Prasanna EC

Dr. Nazeer

Dr. Tejas

Dr. Ananth Rao

Dr. Raghunandan Madhavamurthy

Dr. Sadasivan Iyer

Catering

Dr. Rajesh HC

Dr. NS Chandrasekhar

Dr. Vijayanand

Trade

Dr. Vijayanand

Dr. Arun

Dr. Manjunath

Dr. Ashok

Dr. Raghunath Rao

Reception / Inauguration

Dr. Chandrika Dutt

Dr. Namratha

Dr. Sandhya

Dr. VB Gowda

Dr. Reddy

Dr. Raghunandan Madhavamurthy

Accommodation / Transport

Dr. Murali Thondebhavi

Dr. Sriganesh

Dr. Mythili Kalladka

Dr. Tejas

Dr. Milon V Mitragotri

Dr. Aditi

Web / Communication

Dr. NS ChandrasekharOrganisingChairman

Dr. VinodOrganising

Vice-Chairman

Dr. Murali ThondebhaviOrganisingSecretary

Dr. Rajesh HCTreasurer

Dr. Raghavendra RScientic

Committee(Chair)

Program Highlights

Scientic Programme Topics

Pre-Conference Workshops: Basics to Advanced

Plenary Sessions

Ask The Expert Sessions

Video Demonstration Sessions

Advanced

Evolving themes in neuromodulation.

Neuromodulation for arteriopaths

Intrathecal analgesia - (short-term and long-term)

Vertebral cement augmentation - the big divide between evidence and practice

Sacralmodulation - beyond Pelvic pain

Role of neurolytics interventions - selection just as crucial as meticulous execution

Endoscopic Discectomy: Pain physicians role

Complications & management : The real test of experience

Pain physician's stethescope (USG MSK)

Regenerative therapy

Physiotherapy for pain physicians

Basics

Basic Science (Anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, behaviour)

History to Examination

Clinical pain states/ Syndromes

Multidisciplinary Team/ Interdisciplinary Team Concept/ Maturing as a pain Physician

Diagnostic modalities in Chronic pain: its application appropriately

Pain to pain free to empowerment of chronic pain patient

Clinical pharmacology and Evidence based prescription

Pain treatment conservative : Does it work / Selection of patient for Interventional Pain

Rehabilitative principles: ergonomics/ PT/ OT relevance

Ethics/ Documentation/ Law / Pain clinic setup

Chronic pain Education / Update

Age relevance : Paediatric pain/ geriatric pain

Crossover

Opioids in the management of Chronic pain/ opioid epidemic: Relevance and difference to Cancer pain

Headache, migraine and Oro-Facial Pain Syndromes

Neuropathic pain : have we changed from denition to management

CAM principles in Chronic pain / Regenerative therapy

Premptive to Preventive Analgesia : Plan at the start to avert chronic pain

The World of Radiofrequency: developments and trends

Chronic Pelvic Pain : Urological to Female Reproductive relevance

Musculoskelatal pain : The forgotten organ / Fibromyalgia update

Joint pains: Facets to knee joint

The Pathophysiology and Biomechanics of Spinal Pain :Discogenic to canal Stenosis

Cancer Pain : Relevance to Details

Abdominal / Visceral pain concepts

Gokarna Om Beach

Registration Details

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Regular Feest1 Sep -

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Only registered delegates will be allowed to attend the conference.

Registration fee is not transferable to any other attendee or meeting.

Registration is conrmed only after the receipt of full payment.

Conference registration is mandatory for registering to Pre-Conference Workshop.

Registration fee will be based on the date of receipt of payment.

Registration fee includes access to scientic sessions & trade exhibition, conference lunches & inaugural dinner & the conference kit.

Conference kit will be distributed to the pre-registered delegates at the time of registration. Conference kits for delegates registered on-spot will be on the availability of stocks and on rst come rst serve basis.

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Accompanying person / spouse & children will not be allowed in the scientic sessions and exhibition.

PG Students should submit a bonade letter / certicate from their Head of the Department / Unit.

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The registration fee does not include any travel cost, accommodation, sightseeing tours or airport transfer.

Above rates are inclusive of GST@18%, as applicable.

Conference identication badges are mandatory for all conference events (Scientic Program, Lunch, Dinner, Cultural Event if any & Exhibition)

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Workshops

(Above rates are inclusive of GST @ 18%, as applicable)

Workshop(All workshops are on

st31 Jan, 2019)Venue

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MS Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre

MS Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre

MS Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre

MS Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre

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Ultrasound Guided Blocks for Acute Pain Management

M y o f a s c i a l P a i n W o r k s h o p (RECOUP team)

Examination of a Chronic Pain Patient

Hands-on Cadaveric Flouroscopic and Ultrasound workshop

Venue: MS Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre

Bengaluru, the growing metropolis, is home to many of the best colleges and research institutions in India.

Numerous public sector industries, software companies, aerospace, telecommunications, and defense

organizations are located in the city. Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of India because of its position as the

nation's leading IT exporter. A demographically diverse city, Bengaluru is a major economic and cultural hub and

home to some of the most reputed institutions in the field of Medicine in India.

Namma BengaluruPre and Post Event Tours

Local Attractions

Lal Bagh meaning The Red Garden in English is a well-known botanical

garden in southern Bangalore, India. The garden was originally

commissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, and later completed by his

son Tipu Sultan. It has a famous glass house which hosts an annual ower

show. Lal Bagh houses India's largest collection of tropical plants, has an

aquarium and a lake, and is one of the main tourist attractions in

Bangalore.

Nandi Hills or Nandidurg is an ancient hill fortress of southern India, in the

Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. Nandi Hills was called Ananda

Giri meaning The Hill of Happiness. Nandi is also commonly called

Nandidurga (Fort) because of the fort built here by the ruler Tippu Sultan. It is

also perhaps called Nandi Hills because the hill resembles a sleeping bull..

Around Bangalore (Bengaluru)

The Mysore Palace is one of the important sights in Mysore. Built in Indo-

Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the Palace is a

treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.

The majestic Durbar Hall has an ornate ceiling and many sculpted pillars.

The magnicent jewel studded golden throne of the Wodeyars is displayed

here during the Dasera festival.

Barachukki and Gaganachukki are two waterfalls situated near the island

town of Shivanasamudra in the Mandya district of Karnataka.

The waterfalls are created by river Cauvery that runs down a 75 metre

gorge before it divides into two branches that ow around the island of

Shivanasamudra. The two branches (eastern & western branches) ow

through deep ravines on either side of the island before plunging in two

different places a few kilometres apart to form the Barachukki and

Gaganachukki waterfalls.

Chikmagalur

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Venue

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Conference Secretariat

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