Update on Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - NYSORA
Including Hands-On Scanning Practice

Update on Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management

A four-day regional anesthesia course and pain medicine conference covering acute and chronic pain, applied anatomy, and ultrasound-guided procedural training.

Review current approaches to acute and chronic pain, work through upper- and lower-limb interventions, spine and fascial-plane procedures, and apply the anatomy through live ultrasound scanning.

January 13-16, 2027
Kitzbühel, Austria
Location
Hotel Rasmushof
Kitzbühel, Austria
Dates
January 13–16, 2027
Format
Four-day, in-person regional anesthesia conference and pain management CME program
Sessions
Morning and late-afternoon teaching with hands-on scanning
CME
Application submitted to UEMS EACCME®
Language
English
Why NYSORA

Why This Conference Is
Different

The program connects current anesthesia evidence with procedural decisions, ultrasound interpretation, perioperative management, and live clinical demonstration.

Applied Anatomy and Cadaver-Based Teaching

Use anatomical and cadaveric teaching to understand the structures, targets, and relationships behind each ultrasound-guided procedure.

Hands-On Scanning Integrated Into the Program

Move from lectures directly into live scanning workshop stations covering upper limb, lower limb, truncal, and spine procedures - a hallmark of NYSORA's approach to ultrasound scanning courses.

Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Together

Follow the same anatomical region from postoperative analgesia to chronic pain intervention rather than treating the two disciplines separately.

Upper- and Lower-Limb Procedures

Review interventions for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and related peripheral nerves and joints, with dedicated peripheral nerve block course content throughout.

Spine and Fascial-Plane Procedures

Work through spine ultrasound, neuraxial approaches, ESP, intercostal, PECS, TAP, QL, medial branch, nerve-root, and related procedures.

Emerging Pain Treatments

Review current evidence and practical considerations in regenerative medicine, ozone and prolotherapy, cryotherapy, and artificial intelligence in pain management.

Why Attend Kitzbühel 2027?

The program is built around procedures and clinical decisions that cross acute pain, regional anesthesia, musculoskeletal pain, and chronic pain practice.

Sessions address questions such as:

  • How do you move from ultrasound anatomy to a reproducible procedural approach?
  • Which interventions are appropriate for postoperative pain versus chronic pain?
  • How should shoulder, hip, knee, and peripheral nerve procedures differ by clinical indication?
  • Which sonoanatomical structures and landmarks matter before needle insertion?
  • How can spine ultrasound guide neuraxial and interventional pain procedures?

What You Should Take Back to Practice

  • A more structured ultrasound scanning approach for upper- and lower-limb procedures
  • Better anatomical orientation for common pain interventions
  • Practical approaches to shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and peripheral nerve procedures
  • A clearer framework for truncal and spine ultrasound
  • Techniques that connect postoperative analgesia with chronic pain management
  • Current perspectives on regenerative medicine and other emerging pain treatments
  • Direct answers from faculty during live demonstrations and Q&A
Why Attend Kitzbühel 2027?
Conference Overview

What Is Included in Your Registration

Registration includes access to the complete four-day scientific and practical program.

  • Expert-led regional anesthesia and pain-management lectures
  • Applied anatomy and cadaver-based teaching
  • Live ultrasound demonstrations
  • Hands-on scanning sessions
  • Upper- and lower-limb procedural sessions
  • Spine and fascial-plane procedure training
  • Faculty discussion and audience Q&A
  • Conference materials and session resources
  • Certificate of attendance
  • CME documentation, once accreditation is confirmed
  • Three months of complimentary access to the NYSORA Ultrasound Pain App
  • Scheduled breaks, meals, receptions, or networking activities
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Morning Session

08:00 - 10:30

Registration and Welcome
US Knobology from A to Z
Shoulder (From Postoperative to Chronic Pain, Applied Anatomy and Cadaveric Dissection)
Elbow And Wrist Procedures (From Acute to Chronic: Applied Anatomy and Practical Tips)
Q&A

Afternoon Session

17:00 - 19:00

US Knobology from A to Z
Bicep Tendon Sheath
SASD / AC Joint / Shoulder Joint
Suprascapular Nerve / Axillary Nerve- Posterior and Anterior Approach
Elbow Area
Medial and Lateral Epicondyles
Ulnar Nerve / Median Nerve and Cubital Tunnel / Radial Nerve
Wrist & Hand
Carpal Tunnel / A1 Pulley
Wrist Compartment- Extensor Tendons, Guyon’s Canal
Anterior and Posterior Interosseous Nerves
Metacarpo-Phalangeal Joints
Muscular Branches of the Median Nerve to the Thenar

Morning Session

08:00 - 10:00

Registration
Hip Blocks
Applied Anatomy and Techniques for Post-Operative Pain and Pain Procedures
Shoulder
Cadaveric Dissection and Useful Blocks
Elbow And Wrist Procedures
RA for Postoperative Pain
Pain Procedures for Chronic Rheumatic Pain
Q&A

Afternoon Session

17:00 - 19:00

Pain Management for Lower Limb Pathologies
Hip Area and Lower Limb
LFCN / Hip Joint Injection/ GT Complex
Posterior Hip / Piriformis Muscle
Articular Branches of Femoral, Obturator and Accessory Obturator
Knee Area & Joint
Supra-Patellar Recess /Knee Genicular Nerve Blocks
Saphenous Nerve and Infrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous Nerve
Ankle Area & Joint
Intra-Articular / Tarsal Tunnel and Baxter’s Nerve
Ankle Nerves / Ankle Important Ligaments

Morning Session

08:00 - 10:30

Registration
Spine Ultrasound
From Regional Anesthesia to Spine Procedure
Erector Spinae Plane Blocks
Cadaveric Slides with Applied Anatomy
Quadratus Lumbar Blocks
Q&A

Afternoon Session

17:00 - 19:00

Hands-On for Thoracic Plane Blocks
Erector Spinae Plane Blocks
Intercostal Nerve Blocks /PEC’s Blocks
Retrolaminar
Hands-On for Abdominal Plane Blocks
Rectus Sheath Blocks
TAP Blocks
QLB
Lumbar and Sacral ESP
Hands-On for Spine Procedures
Spinal / Epidural / Caudal / Facet Injections / Medial Branch Blocks / Nerve Root Injections

Morning Session

08:15 - 10:00

Regenerative Medicine
Introduction and Practical Tips
Ozone and Prolotherapy
Update about the Evidence
Cryotherapy for Pain and Spasticity
Pain Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Q&A

€1,075

Early Bird rate

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Expertise

Our Faculty

Dr. Amar Salti

Dr. Amar Salti

Consultant Anesthesia & Pain Management
Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre – Yas Clinic – Abu Dhabi – UAE
Founder of Gulf Pain School
Adjunct Clinical Professor at Lerner Medical College – Ohio – USA
President World Society of Pain Clinician (WSPC)

Dr. Tolga Ergonenc

Dr. Tolga Ergonenc

Associate Professor on Anesthesia and ICU, Akyazi Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey

Hotel Rasmushof Kitzbühel

The Venue

At the Rasmushof, the experience goes far beyond the conference room, offering guests a true immersion in alpine lifestyle. Wake up to panoramic views of the Kitzbühel Alps, step outside to clip into your skis right at the foot of the Hahnenkamm, and glide down the legendary Streif downhill before returning effortlessly to the hotel door. With ski passes available on-site, equipment waiting in the ski cellar, and the charm of Kitzbühel just a short walk away, every moment is designed for ease and enjoyment. Whether it’s carving fresh tracks or simply soaking in the warm, authentic Tyrolean hospitality, guests are fully immersed in a setting that blends adventure, comfort, and tradition in one of Austria’s most prestigious ski destinations.

The rooms can be booked individually by contacting the hotel reservation team directly at [email protected]. Please use the booking code: NYSORA to receive the special offer. Click here to find more information about the hotel.

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In-Person

For in-person attendance

Early bird discounted rate € 1,075, standard rate within 1 month of course € 1,175. Registration includes course materials & light refreshments. Please NOTE that accommodation is not included in the registration price.

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€1,075

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An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.

What is a CME activity? A Continuing Medical Education(CME) activity serves to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.

Why do physicians need continuing medical education (CME) credit? Physicians use CME credit to demonstrate that they have participated in educational activities and obtained CME credit to document meeting the requirements of state medical boards, medical specialty societies, specialty boards, hospital medical staffs, the Joint Commission, insurance groups, and others.

Who accredits the Course? Accreditation by the EACCME means that the CME/CPD activity provided is of high scientific value, is free of commercial bias and promotes active adult learning. This is of paramount importance to doctors who need to report to their National Accreditation Authority on their CME/CPD activity over a certain period of time, and this even more now that many national systems are (becoming) mandatory and not voluntary. By attending an EACCME accredited event, they will be able to obtain European CME credits (ECMEC) which are recognised not only in a majority of European countries (with which the EACCME has signed agreements), but also in the USA and Canada. By handing in their EACCME certificate to their National Accreditation Authority, their credits will automatically be recognised and converted into national credits.

What documentation does a physician receive for participating in a certified CME activity provided by an accredited CME provider? A CME certificate will be issued and can be used to prove attendance.

  •  Develop a more structured approach to ultrasound scanning for upper- and lower-limb procedures.
  • Improve your anatomical orientation and confidence when performing common pain interventions.
  • Gain practical approaches to shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and peripheral nerve procedures.
  • Build a clearer framework for understanding and applying truncal and spine ultrasound.
  • Connect acute and chronic pain management, with techniques that bridge postoperative analgesia and longer-term pain care.
  • Explore current and emerging pain treatments, including regenerative medicine and evolving interventional techniques.

Inside the Conference
The NYSORA Conference Experience

What Others Say

Learning directly from internationally recognised experts while connecting with colleagues from around the world made this far more than just another conference. It exceeded every educational expectation.

Anas Bakka, Littoral Clinic

The atmosphere encourages discussion, questions, and genuine interaction. I left with new techniques, fresh ideas, and professional connections that will benefit my career

Thomas Kristiansen

Whether you're early in your career or highly experienced, NYSORA events challenge your thinking and provide practical techniques you can implement immediately

Peter Frasco

I appreciated that the faculty spoke openly about what works, what does not, and how they handle difficult cases.

Resident Anesthesiologist

It was one of the few conferences where I kept thinking, ‘I can use this when I’m back at work.

Anesthesiologist

One of the best medical conferences I've attended. Outstanding faculty, exceptional organisation, and lectures that combined the latest evidence with practical clinical decision-making.

Khalid Hanish, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital

“The schedule worked really well. The sessions were focused, there was plenty of discussion, and the hands-on component kept it practical. I came for an update and ended up taking home several ideas that I could use immediately.”

Dr. Anna Lindberg, Anesthesiologist, Sweden

“The faculty covered topics that genuinely come up in practice, including areas where there isn’t always a simple answer.”

Dr. Martin Hofer, Anesthesiologist, Austria

“I enjoyed having enough time between sessions to continue discussions with the speakers. Some of the best learning happened in those conversations.”

Dr. Clara Jensen, Anesthesiologist, Denmark

“It was a good mix of current evidence and practical experience. You didn’t feel like you were simply listening to summaries of papers.”

Dr. Andreas Vogel, Pain Physician, Germany

“The combination of regional anesthesia and pain medicine made the program much more interesting to me than a narrowly focused meeting.”

Dr. Isabel Fernández, Anesthesiologist, Spain

Frequently Asked Questions

This conference is suitable for anesthesiology professionals including consultants, trainees, CRNAs, anesthesia nurses, and perioperative team members, as well as pain management specialists. Educators and researchers focused on improving anesthesia knowledge and patient outcomes.

The early bird discount is €1,075. Registration must be made prior to December 13, 2026.

Please check your spam or junk folder first. If the confirmation still hasn’t arrived, reach out to us at [email protected] and our team will be happy to help.

All cancellations have to be either made using the view or modify link on the bottom of your confirmation email, or in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation terms:

  • Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee.
  • Cancellations made within 30 days of the event are non-refundable.

All registered participants will receive an email with access details for their complimentary 3-month app subscription.
The group access email is sent approximately one month before the event and includes everything you need to log in and start exploring apps.
If you do not receive this email or experience any login issues, please contact us for assistance.

If we ever need to cancel a course, we will let you know as early as possible. You will be able to choose between a full refund of your registration fee or a transfer to another NYSORA program. In addition we would offer an extension of your complimentary subscription. Please note that we cannot reimburse travel or accommodation costs, so we strongly recommend considering travel insurance to protect any non-refundable expenses.

Every now and then, we may need to update the schedule or faculty lineup. Any adjustments will always be reflected on the agenda page of our website. It’s a good idea to check in from time to time to stay up to date with the latest details.

Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Assistance with [event name]” and include a few details about what you need. One of our team will get back to you as quickly as possible.

As in past events, a professional photographer/videographer may take photos and/or videos of participants at the event programs.