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Participants of the 10-13 September 2026 Asian Pain Academy 4-Day Hands-on Workshop in Pain Management Receiving Their Certificates at the Successful Conclusion of the Workshop. Participants and Asian Pain Academy Celebrating the Successful Completion of the Workshop with a Group Photo (10-13 September 2026) Participants of the Asian Pain Academy Workshop in Pain Medicine (10-13 September, 2026), posing together after four days of intensive learning, hands-on training, and sk

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

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

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

Participants of the 27 – 30 August 2026 Asian Pain Academy 4-Day Hands-on Workshop in MSK Ultrasound Interventions & Nerve Blocks in Pain MedicineReceiving Their Certificates at the Successful Conclusion of the Workshop Participants and Asian Pain Academy Celebrating the Successful Completion of the Workshop with a Group Photo (27– 30 August 2026) Distinguished Participants of 27–30 August 2026 | Asian Pain Academy Successfully Conducted a 4-Day Hands-On Workshop We were del

Condoliase for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Evidence, Safety and the Future of Enzymatic Chemonucleolysis By Dr Debjyoti Dutta This article is intended for medical education and professional discussion. It should not be interpreted as individual patient-specific medical advice or as a substitute for applicable regulatory labelling, clinical guidelines or specialist assessment. Introduction Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is one of the most important causes of lumbar radicular pain,

Participant Reviews from the Asian Pain Academy Pain Management Workshop (30 July – 2 August 2026) The Asian Pain Academy 4-Day Hands-on Pain Management Workshop, held from 30 July to 2 August 2026 in Kolkata, brought together doctors from different specialties and regions of India to learn modern Interventional Pain Medicine through a structured blend of lectures, simulation-based learning, and live clinical demonstrations. Conducted at Rajarhat Pain Clinic and Samobathi Pai

Asian Pain Academy Workshop in Pain Medicine (July 2-5, 2026) A memorable four-day journey of learning, collaboration, and hands-on training in interventional pain medicine. Participants from diverse medical backgrounds came together at the Asian Pain Academy to enhance their knowledge, develop practical skills, and gain exposure to evidence-based pain management techniques under expert guidance. The workshop concluded with certificate distribution, celebrating the commitment

Every medical teacher remembers certain days with special pride. They are not the days of lectures or examinations, but the days when a fellow performs an advanced interventional pain procedure independently and successfully relieves a patient's suffering. One such proud moment recently unfolded at Asian Pain Academy when our One-Year Fellowship participant, Dr. Jitin Mathew Abraham, successfully performed his first Gasserian Ganglion Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for a patie

The 2026 June 18-21 Pain Management Workshop at the Asian Pain Academy was a memorable four days filled with intensive learning, hands-on training, and academic discussions. This event focused on clinical skill development in Pain Medicine. We welcomed enthusiastic doctors from across India, eager to gain practical experience in ultrasound-guided pain interventions and contemporary pain management techniques. A Journey of Learning and Collaboration Congratulations to all part

Participant Review: Asian Pain Academy Pain Management Workshop (June 4-7, 2026) features inspiring testimonials from Dr. Swagata Biswas, Dr. Sai Sathya, Dr. Rajalakshmi Rajamanickam, Dr. Janani N, and Dr. Chanda Dutta as they share their experiences with the 6-month Basic Pain Medicine Course, hands-on workshops, and advanced interventional pain training.

What is MIPSI? Chronic pain remains one of the most complex and resource-intensive challenges in contemporary clinical practice. Beyond its impact on physical function, persistent pain significantly affects psychological health, quality of life, occupational productivity, and healthcare utilization. While pharmacotherapy, rehabilitation, and surgical intervention remain important components of multidisciplinary pain management, a substantial group of patients fall into an int

Introduction Radiofrequency Ablation Pain Management continues to transform the field of interventional pain medicine by offering precise, minimally invasive solutions for chronic pain conditions. In a landmark educational event, the Asian Pain Academy successfully completed an advanced Pain Medicine Workshop at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 18th April 2024, showcasing the latest developments in Radiofrequency Ablation Pain Management te

Dr. Chandrasekharan Cham, Dr. Mohana Gadre, Dr. Mandy Zhang, Dr. Anthony Kamau & Dr. Hermawan Hanjaya received their Completion Certificates for the Asian Pain Academy Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop on Pain Management Interventions from Dr. Debjyoti Dutta and Dr. Chinmoy Roy. A joyful group photo marking the conclusion of the Chronic Pain Management Workshop, featuring all participants and faculty united in celebration. Dr. Chandrasekharan Cham receiving his certificate of comp