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Ganglion cysts are common benign soft-tissue swellings that frequently occur around the wrist and hand. Although many ganglion cysts are asymptomatic and may resolve spontaneously, some patients develop pain, tenderness, restricted movement, or discomfort during daily activities. In selected patients, aspiration may provide symptomatic relief and reduce the size of the cyst. Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration of a Painful Ganglion Cyst is an important procedure in musculoskeletal a

Trigger finger is a common painful condition affecting the fingers and thumb, often causing catching, clicking, or locking during movement. It is associated with pathology of the A1 pulley, which surrounds the flexor tendon at the level of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. In this educational article, Asian Pain Academy presents the clinical approach to ultrasound-guided injection for Trigger Finger, including the anatomy of the A1 pulley, conservative management, corticos

Advance Your Skills in Pain Medicine with Asian Pain Academy’s 6-Month Fellowship Starts September 15, 2026 | Live Online Classes | Expert Faculty The Asian Pain Academy is pleased to announce the September 2026 batch of its 6-Month Fellowship in Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Pain Medicine, designed for medical professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in ultrasound-guided pain interventions. With the increasing importance of ultrasound in mo

Introduction: A New Chapter for Facet Joint Pain Facet-mediated spinal pain remains one of the most discussed—and sometimes most misunderstood—areas of interventional pain medicine. Should every patient with facet arthropathy on MRI receive a facet injection? Should every patient with a positive medial branch block proceed to radiofrequency ablation? Are intra-articular facet injections still relevant? And perhaps most importantly: Is radiofrequency ablation still the preferr

What Is Flexor Hallucis Longus Tenosynovitis? Flexor Hallucis Longus Tenosynovitis is an inflammatory condition involving the tendon sheath of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon. It can present with pain around the posteromedial ankle and may be associated with repetitive loading, overuse, sports activities, trauma, or other ankle and foot pathology. Because several important tendons, nerves and vessels pass through the medial ankle, accurately identifying the pain-gener

Workshop on MSK Ultrasound Interventions & Nerve Blocks in Pain Medicine August 27–30 | Asian Pain Academy, Kolkata Doctors from across India and around the world joined our 4-day hands-on workshop on MSK Ultrasound Interventions and Nerve Blocks in Pain Medicine. Their experiences highlight the practical learning, expert guidance, hands-on exposure, and increased confidence gained through the workshop. MSK Ultrasound Interventions & Nerve Blocks in Pain Medicine, August 27–3