Asian Pain Academy 6 Months Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Pain Medicine
Course Fee -Â
Online Course Only - International $ 600 (  ₹  49,800/-)  Indian and SAARC Countries  ₹ 35,000/-
Online Course with Workshop - International $ 900 ( ₹ 75,600/- )  Indian and SAARC Countries  ₹ 51,000/-
(Online course with 4-day Asian Pain Academy Workshop on MSK Ultrasound Interventions & Nerve Blocks in Pain Medicine at the End of the Course). All Prices Inclusive of Applicable GSTÂ
Duration - 6 months | Mobile Friendly Online Course | IST - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Live Classes & Demonstration | Starts Dec 10, 2024Â
Course Highlights
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Comprehensive curriculum: Six Months Course, Live Classes, Interactive Learning Modules - The fellowship covers the basics of ultrasound physics, tissue characterization, and injectate mechanisms. It also teaches the anatomy, sono-anatomy, pathology, and interventions of various musculoskeletal regions, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and spine
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Expert faculty: All the classes are taken by renowned and experienced faculty in musculoskeletal ultrasound in Pain Medicine.
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Live & Interactive: Join real-time classes, ask questions, and get instant feedback from instructors and peers. No dull lectures here, just dynamic learning!
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Access Anytime, Anywhere: Learn on your schedule, from any device. Lectures, classes, and quizzes are always a click away, so you can conquer new skills wherever you are. Mobile-Friendly Platform: Learn on the go! Our platform is optimized for Android and iOS for seamless access and a great user experience.
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Never Miss a Beat: Missed a live session? No worries! Access class recordings anytime to catch up or review. Stay on track, even if life throws a curveball.
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Connect & Collaborate: Easily chat with instructors get your doubts cleared instantly, and build a supportive learning community. Share experiences, boost each other up, and reach your goals together.
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Best 3D Anatomy Software: Dive deep into complex structures with our high-tech 3D anatomy tools.
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Sono-anatomy Demonstrations: See real-time ultrasound applications on volunteers, bringing theory to life.
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Picture-in-Picture Mode: To stay focused, you can view the USG Demonstration Probe and relevant diagrams all in one screen.
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Study Materials: Get access to additional resources to deepen your understanding.
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Post-Course Evaluation: Track your progress and identify areas for improvement.
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Ready to ignite your learning potential? Try our platform and experience the difference!
Eligibility:
Who Can Join?
Anesthesiologists, PMR, rheumatologists, orthopaedic, or MBBS doctors are interested in learning the basic musculoskeletal painful conditions and their diagnosis and treatment.
MODULES FOR MSK COURSE -
The following Topics will be covered in 26 Modules
Please see the brochure in PDF for More Details
USG Basics, Injectate for MSK Pathologies and Radiofrequency Ablation, with demonstration –
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USG Basics & Tissue Characterization, understanding sound wave basics, - Know machine parts: transducer, display, processing units. Explore 2D, 3D, Doppler imaging, And echo terminology. Recognize limitations.
Basic Mechanism of Injectate in Musculoskeletal Pathologies & Radiofrequency Ablation.
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Shoulder Joint -
Shoulder Anatomy and Sono-anatomy, Pathology, and Interventions. Rotator cuff - Supraspinatus muscle, Infraspinatus muscle, Subscapularis, Rotator Cuff Interval; Biceps long and short head; Various impingements affecting the shoulder; Different nerve blocks - Suprascapular Nerve, Axillary Nerve, Lat pectoral nerve; Anterior and Posterior GH Joint, Labrum, Acromioclavicular joint; Ligaments around the shoulder, including those associated with the Rotator cuff, Biceps, and the Glenohumeral (GH) joint.
USG Guided Interventions - Intra-articular Injections, Subacromial Bursa Injections, Glenohumeral Joint Injections, Biceps Tendon Sheath Injections, Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injections, Barbotage for Calcific Tendinitis, Tenotomy or Tenodesis, Peripheral Nerve Blocks.
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Elbow Joint -
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Elbow Anatomy and Sono-anatomy, Pathology, and Interventions
1. Anterior elbow: Brachialis, Distal Biceps Tendon Different Examination Views, Brachial Artery, Median Nerve, Anterior Joint Recess, Coronoid fossa, Radial Fossa, Coronoid process
2. Medial Elbow: Common Flexor Tendon, Medial Collateral Ligament, Cubital Tunnel, Examination of ulnar nerve, Sublimus tubercle
3. Lateral Elbow: Common Extensor Tendon, Lateral Collateral Ligament complex, Annular Ligament, Supinator muscle, Deep Branch and Superficial branch of the radial nerve, Brachioradialis
4. Posterior Elbow: Triceps Tendon, Olecranon Process, Subcutaneous Bursa and Posterior Joint recess, Olecranon Fossa
USG Guided Interventions - Intra-articular Injections, Lateral Epicondyle (Tennis Elbow) Injections, Medial Epicondyle (Golfer's Elbow) Injections, Olecranon Bursa Injections, Radial Nerve Block, Ulnar Nerve Block.
Wrist Joint -
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Wrist Anatomy and Sono-anatomy, Pathology, and Interventions
1. Dorsal Wrist: Lister Tubercle, Dorsal compartments I-VI, Radiocarpal joint, Midcarpal joint, Carpometacarpal joint.
2. Carpal bones identification of both palmar and dorsal view; Extrinsic and Intrinsic ligaments, both palmar and dorsal
3. TFCC: Articular disc, meniscus homolog, Ulnar collateral ligaments, dorsal and volar radioulnar ligaments
4. Proximal and Distal Carpal Tunnel and its contents
5. Ulnar artery and nerve in proximal and distal Guyon’s Canal, FCR, FCU, Palmaris longus, FDS, FDP, FPL
USG Guided Interventions - Carpal Tunnel Injection, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Injection, Radiocarpal Joint Injection, Midcarpal Joint Injection, Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injection, Extensor Pollicis Brevis (EPB) Injection, Flexor Carpi Radialis (FCR) Injection.
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Hand -
Hand Anatomy and Sono-anatomy, Pathology, and Interventions
1. Phalangeal bones
2. Thenar & hypothenar muscles
3. A1 Pulley
USG Guided Interventions - Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joint Injection, Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint Injection, Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) Joint Injection, Trigger Finger Injection, Flexor Tendon Sheath Injection, Extensor Tendon Sheath Injection, Carpal Tunnel Injection.
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HIP Joint
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HIP Joint - 1. Anterior & Medial Hip: Capsule of the hip, Psoas tendon, Iliacus tendon, Femoral Nerve, Genitofemoral N, Lat Femoral Cut N, Obturator N, PENG Block, Adductor Tendinitis.
2. Lateral Hip: Gluteal Muscles’ Tendinous Insertions, Different Bursitis, Greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
3. Posterior Hip: Sciatic Nerve Block, Pudendal Nerve Block, Piriformis Injection, Ischio-gluteal Bursa.
USG Guided Interventions - Intra-articular Hip Joint Injection, Trochanteric Bursa Injection, Iliopsoas Tendon Sheath Injection, Ischial Bursa Injection, and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Injection.
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Knee Joint –
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1. Anterior: Rectus Femoris, Vastus intermediate, Lateralis, Medialis Quadriceps Tendon, Suprapatellar recess, Suprapatellar Fat Pad, Pre-femoral Fat Pad, Distal Femur, Medial, and Lateral joint Recess, Patellar Tendon, Infrapatellar fat pad, Pre and Infrapatellar Bursa (Superficial and Deep), ACL in long and short axis.
2. Medial Knee: Medial collateral ligament (Superficial and deep layer), Medial Joint space, Medial Meniscus, Pes anserine bursa, Genicular artery, Medial patellar retinaculum, patella-femoral ligament.
3. Adductor canal: Saphenous nerve, nerve to Vastus Medialis, sub sartorial plexus.
4. Lateral: Biceps Femoris, ITB, Lateral collateral ligament, Lateral joint space, Lateral meniscus.
5. Posterior Knee: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Lateral, and Medial Gastrocnemius, Popliteal and Sciatic Nerve, PCL, Posterior Joint space, Common Peroneal Nerve, Lat sural cutaneous nerve.
USG Guided Interventions - Intra-articular Knee Joint Injection, Suprapatellar Bursa Injection, Infrapatellar Bursa Injection, Pes Anserinus Bursa Injection, Prepatellar Bursa Injection, Baker's Cyst Aspiration, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injection, Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injection.
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Ankle Joint –
1. Anterior Ankle: Tibialis Anterior, EHL, EDL, Deep peroneal nerve, Anterior Tibial Artery, Anterior Joint recess, Great saphenous vein, Saphenous nerve, Superior and Inferior Extensor retinaculum.
2. Medial Ankle: Tibialis Posterior, FHL, FDL, Tibial nerve, Posterior tibial artery, Flexor retinaculum, Deltoid Ligament (all parts), Spring Ligament.
3. Lateral Ankle: Peroneus longus and brevis, Superficial peroneal nerve, Calcaneo fibular ligament, Anterior inferior Tibiofibular, Anterior Talofibular Ligament.
4. Posterior Ankle: Achilles Tendon formation, Retrocalcaneal bursa, Subtalar joint, Soleus, Gastrocnemius, Sural Nerve.
USG Guided Interventions - Intra-articular Ankle Joint Injection, Subtalar Joint Injection, Retrocalcaneal Bursa Injection, Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) Injection, Posterior Talofibular Ligament (PTFL) Injection.
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Foot -
Foot Anatomy and Sonoanatomy Pathology and Interventions
USG Guided Interventions -Plantar Fascia Injection, Achilles Tendon Injection, Retrocalcaneal Bursa Injection, Subtalar Joint Injection, Deltoid Ligament Injection.
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Head and Cervical Spine –
Nerves of the Head, Pathology, and Interventions Supra-orbital, Infra-orbital, Mental, Maxillary, Mandibular, Aurico-temporal
Anatomy and Sonoanatomy of the Neck, Pathology and Interventions
Greater Occipital, 3rd Occipital, Cervical Root, Cervical Medial Branch, Lesser Occipital, Greater Auricular, Cervical Plexus, Stellate Ganglion, cervical nerve roots, muscles of anterior and posterior neck, brachial plexus
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USG Guided Interventions- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Injection. Mandibular and Maxillary Nerve Block, Greater Occipital Nerve Block, Lesser Occipital Nerve Block, Supraorbital Nerve Block, Infraorbital Nerve Block, Mental Nerve Block., Stellate Ganglion Block
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Thoracic Spine: -
Thoracic Spine: Anatomy and Sonoanatomy of Thoracic Spine and Interventions
Dorsal scapular nerve, Spinal accessory nerve, Thoracic Spine Sono-anatomy, Intercostal muscles, artery and nerves, paravertebral blocks, PEC1/PEC2 blocks, SAP blocks, intercostal nerve block
USG Guided Interventions - Paravertebral Nerve Block, Intercostal Nerve Block, Serratus Anterior Plane Block, Erector Spinae Plane Block.
Lumbar and Sacral Spine -
Anatomy and Sonoanatomy of Lumbar Spine.
USG Guided Interventions - Lumber facet, medial branch, QL blocks, erector spine block, dorsal ramus block, Ilioinguinal N, Iliohypogastric N and anterior cutaneous nerves, rectus sheath block, TAP block, USG assisted spinal and epidural, lumbar plexus block, caudal epidural block, SI joint injection, Piriformis injection
Registration Fees & Cancellation Policy: -​
Registration Fees (Online Course Only)
Indians: 35,000 Inclusive of all taxes
International Participants: 600 USD inclusive of all taxes
Refund Policy - Â 100% - Â Fees are refundable 1 month before the first Class / Â 50% - Â 15 days prior / Â 25% Â - 7 days prior / Â 0% Â - 2 days prior Under No Circumstances The Fee Could Be Carried Forward to the Next Course.
Benefits of Our Services: -
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Our musculoskeletal ultrasound and pain management interventions in India offer unparalleled benefits for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their expertise. This 6-month fellowship provides:
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all aspects of musculoskeletal ultrasound, from basic physics to advanced interventions.
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Expert Faculty: Learn from the field's leading experts, ensuring a rich learning experience.
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Practical Demonstrations: Hands-on sessions on volunteers, integrating theory with practice.
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Flexible Learning: Access live classes and recorded sessions on any device, fitting your schedule.
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Interactive Learning Environment: Real-time interaction with instructors for instant feedback and doubt clearance.
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Advanced Tools: Utilize the best 3D anatomy software for a deeper understanding of complex structures.
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Community and Support: Connect with peers and instructors, forming a network of professionals dedicated to pain management.
Why Choose Us?
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Choosing us for musculoskeletal ultrasound and pain management interventions in India means:
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Expertise: You'll be learning from renowned professionals in the field.
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Flexibility: Our mobile-friendly platform allows you to learn anytime, anywhere.
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Practical Skills: We emphasize hands-on learning to ensure you can apply knowledge in real-world settings.
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Comprehensive Support: From technical issues to academic queries, our team is here to assist you every step of the way.
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Career Advancement: This fellowship is a stepping stone to excelling in the specialized field of pain management, setting you apart in your profession.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Advanced Certificate Course in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Pain MedicineÂ
Will I be able to see the recording if I miss a class?
Yes. Classes will be recorded and you can review them an unlimited number of times for the entire duration of the course.Â
Will there be an evaluation after the course?
Yes. there be an online evaluation at the end of the course.Â
Can I get a discount?Â
Discounted Registration is available for Participants from selected SARRC Countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) they are allowed to register at the Indian rate. Please get in touch with us for the same. Â
Can I pay the registration fee in cash?Â
Yes, Indian Participants can pay in cash through Bank of Baroda Branches, or UPI, NEFT, or IMPS transactions. International Participants can register via Paypal or Swift transfer.Â
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What does the fellowship cover?
It covers everything from ultrasound basics to advanced interventions for musculoskeletal conditions.
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Who are the faculty?
The faculty includes esteemed professionals like Dr. Chinmoy Roy and Dr. Debjyoti Dutta,
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Can I access the course content anytime?
Yes, live sessions and recorded content are accessible on any device, ensuring flexible learning.
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What practical skills will I gain?
You'll learn to perform ultrasound-guided interventions on various musculoskeletal regions, enhancing your clinical skills.
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What's the admission requirement?
Anesthesiologists, PMR, rheumatologists, orthopedists, or MBBS doctors with an interest in musculoskeletal pain management are welcome to join.