Orthobiologics Workshop for MSK and Spine - NYSORA
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NYSORA Orthobiologics Workshop
Leuven, Belgium

Orthobiologics Workshop for MSK and Spine

Move from scientific evidence to practical application with focused clinical sessions and hands-on ultrasound training in PRP, BMAC, and emerging biologic therapies for musculoskeletal and spine conditions.

Review patient selection, treatment planning, current evidence, procedural considerations, and outcomes, then apply the same principles during small-group ultrasound stations covering the spine and major MSK regions.

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Format
1.5-day, expert-led small-group workshop
Location
The Arch – NYSORA Academy
Leuven, Belgium
Dates
Feb 20-21, 2027
Focus
MSK and spine orthobiologics
Therapies Covered
PRP, BMAC, and emerging biologic injectables
Clinical Scope
Spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, foot, tendons, muscles

Why This Workshop

Evidence First. Procedure Second.

Orthobiologics is evolving quickly, but using these treatments well requires more than knowing the injection technique. This workshop focuses on the full clinical pathway: understanding the evidence, selecting the right patient, choosing the appropriate biologic strategy, planning the procedure, and delivering it under ultrasound guidance.

Patient Selection Comes First

Patient Selection Comes First

Work through which patients may benefit, which pathologies are appropriate, and how treatment goals and realistic expectations should guide the plan.

Hands-On Ultrasound Training

Hands-On Ultrasound Training

Practice anatomy recognition, image optimization, procedural landmarks, and intervention-specific approaches for the spine and major MSK regions.

Treatment Strategy, Not Injection Alone

Treatment Strategy, Not Injection Alone

Discuss protocols, dosing considerations, treatment algorithms, outcome assessment, and return-to-play principles. Use case discussions, Q&A, live demonstrations, and small-group scanning to clarify where orthobiologics fit in everyday clinical practice.

Workshop Overview

Workshop Overview

What Is Included In Your registration

Registration includes access to the complete 1.5-day workshop program.

  • Day 1 scientific and clinical sessions
  • Day 2 half-day hands-on ultrasound workshop
  • Small-group faculty instruction
  • Ultrasound scanning practice
  • Spine and MSK procedural stations
  • Evidence review and case-based discussion
  • Patient-selection and treatment-planning sessions
  • PRP, BMAC, and emerging biologic therapy discussions
  • Q&A throughout the program
  • Course materials
  • Three months of complimentary access to the NYSORA Ultrasound Pain App
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Workshop Agenda

Comprehensive program designed for maximum learning impact

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€995

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Morning Session

08:30 - 12:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee
Objectives, structure, and expected outcomes.
Session 1: Spine (Orthobiologics in Axial Pain)
Presentation 1: Biologic rationale and evidence in degenerative disc disease
Presentation 2: PRP, BMAC, and emerging injectables in spine interventions
Presentation 3: Patient selection, techniques, and outcome data
Q&A: 15-20 minutes within the session block
Coffee Break
Session 2: Tendons
Presentation 1: Tendinopathy biology and healing mechanisms
Presentation 2: PRP vs other orthobiologics in chronic tendinopathies
Presentation 3: Protocols, dosing, and return-to-play considerations
Q&A: 15-20 minutes

Afternoon Session

12:30 - 18:30

Lunch
Session 3: Joints
Presentation 1: Orthobiologics in osteoarthritis (knee, hip, shoulder)
Presentation 2: Comparative efficacy: PRP, HA, BMAC, combination therapies
Presentation 3: Structural modification vs symptomatic relief - what does data show?
Q&A: 15-20 minutes
Coffee Break
Session 4: Tendon & Muscle Injuries
Presentation 1: Muscle injury healing and biologic augmentation
Presentation 2: Acute vs chronic injury strategies in elite vs general population
Presentation 3: Evidence gaps, controversies, and practical protocols
Q&A: 15-20 minutes
Session 5: Peripheral Nerves
Presentation 1: Pathophysiology of nerve injury and regeneration
Presentation 2: Orthobiologics in entrapment neuropathies and nerve pain
Presentation 3: Ultrasound-guided techniques and clinical outcomes
Q&A: 15-20 minutes
Wrap-up Day 1

Morning Session

08:30 - 13:00

Introduction to Ultrasound-Guided Orthobiologics - Safety, setup, and key landmarks
Rotating Practical Stations (Models)
Participants rotate in small groups, approximately 25-30 minutes per station
Spine Station: Cervical, thoracic, lumbosacral landmarks and injections
Shoulder Station
Elbow & Wrist Station
Hip Station
Knee Station
Ankle & Foot Station
Final Q&A + Course Close

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In-Person

For in-person attendance

Early bird discounted rate €995. The standard rate within 1 month of course €1,095. Registration includes course materials & light refreshments. Please NOTE that accommodation is not included in the registration price.

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Venue

A Leading European Medical Education Hub

The Arch – NYSORA Academy is located in a historic building in Leuven, close to the Arenberg Campus of KU Leuven University. Our venue address is Slachthuislaan 1, Bus 102, 3000 Leuven. Our venues are carefully selected for their prime location near major transport hubs, proximity to the city and attractions, inspiring views, and top-notch equipment, ensuring the best experience for all attendees.

Arriving by Air:

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) is approximately 20 minutes from the venue.

Public Transport:

  • The venue is easily accessible by bus and public transport, with a bus stop nearby.
  • Buses from Leuven Train Station take about 15 minutes.

Closest Hotel:

  • The Shepherd and the Ibis Leuven Centrum are the nearest hotels, both within walking distance of the venue. Check below to make a reservation.
A Leading European Medical Education Hub

Closest Hotels

The Shepherd and the Ibis Leuven Centrum are the nearest hotels, both within walking distance of the venue. Check below to make a reservation.

The Shepherd The Ibis Leuven Centrum

The Shepherd

The Ibis Leuven Centrum

Inside the NYSORA Academy
The NYSORA Workshop Experience

Testimonials

“I left with a much clearer framework for deciding when an orthobiologic procedure is worth considering and when it is not.”

Dr. Daniel Mercer, Interventional Pain Physician

“The discussion around PRP, BMAC, and HA made it much easier to understand where each option might actually fit in practice.”

Dr. Sofia Marin, PM&R Physician

“The discussion around PRP, BMAC, and HA made it much easier to understand where each option might actually fit in practice.”

Dr. Michael Reeves, Sports Medicine Physician

Expertise

Our Faculty

Guilherme Ferreira Dos Santos

Guilherme Ferreira Dos Santos
MD, CIPS

Senior Specialist, Division of Pain Medicine, Department
of Anesthesiology, Reanimation, and Pain Medicine,
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona
Medical Director, MIVI Salud Pain Medicine Clinic,
Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor, Barcelona

Tomas Cunat

Tomas Cunat
Cuñat, MD, PhD, EDAIC, EDRA, EDPM, CIPS, RMSK

Pain Medicine Section, Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Anita Van Domselaar

Anita Van Domselaar
MD, EnRM, CIPS

Regenerative and Pain Physician at Reveal Health, Leuven, Belgium

Nuno Ferreira Silva

Nuno Ferreira Silva
MD

Pain Medicine and PMR at Hospital Trofa, Lisbon, Portugal

Carles Espinos

Carles Espinos
MD

Pain Physician at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona – University of Barcelona

Alberto Schek

Alberto Schek
MD

Chief Physician at Paracelsus Clinic Sports Medicine, Bremen, Germany

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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.

What Will I Learn?
  • Evaluate patients with musculoskeletal and spine conditions and determine when PRP, BMAC, or other biologic therapies may provide meaningful clinical benefit.
  • Interpret current research and compare the indications, advantages, limitations, and outcomes of different orthobiologic treatment options.
  • Improve your ability to recognize relevant anatomy, optimize ultrasound images, identify procedural landmarks, and plan precise image-guided interventions.
  • Apply practical treatment pathways, procedural best practices, and outcome-assessment strategies when incorporating biologic therapies into your existing workflow.
  • Develop new approaches to managing joint pain, tendinopathies, muscle injuries, peripheral nerve conditions, and degenerative spine disorders – particularly in patients who have not responded to conventional therapies.

Frequently Asked Questions

NYSORA Workshops are small-group, hands-on training programs focused on ultrasound-guided techniques in regional anesthesia, pain procedures, and POCUS. Workshops are structured training courses that combine brief teaching with extensive hands-on practice using ultrasound machines, live models, and simulators.

NYSORA workshops are designed to be highly practical. While short lectures and demonstrations provide a clinical framework, most of the program is dedicated to hands-on scanning, supervised practice, and real-time feedback from faculty.

Depending on the course, workshops may cover:

  • Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and nerve blocks
  • Ultrasound-guided pain interventions (acute and chronic pain)
  • POCUS scanning and clinical interpretation
  • Needle visualization, sonoanatomy, and standardized step-by-step approaches

Each workshop page lists the exact procedures and learning objectives.

Workshops are led by experienced clinicians and educators with deep expertise in regional anesthesia, pain medicine, and ultrasound-guided techniques. Faculty composition varies by course and is listed on each workshop page.

No formal prerequisites are required for most workshops. Courses are designed to support a range of skill levels—from trainees building fundamentals to experienced clinicians refining ultrasound-guided techniques.

Any course-specific requirements are listed on the event page.

Inclusions vary by event, but typically include:

  • Access to the full educational program
  • Use of ultrasound equipment, models, and training materials (for workshops)
  • Course resources and supporting materials
  • Lunch and breaks (when specified)
  • Access to digital learning tools such as the NYSORA Anesthesia Assistant App and Pain Apps.

Exact inclusions are listed on the individual event page. Travel and accommodation are generally not included. Where available, event pages provide guidance on nearby hotels and transportation for convenience.

In most cases, you do not need to bring any special equipment—ultrasound machines and training materials are provided. It’s recommended to bring:

  • Comfortable attire
  • A notebook
  • An optional tablet or laptop for accessing digital resources

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. The general policy is:

  • More than 30 days before the event: 50% refund
  • Within 30 days of the event: No refund

Rescheduling may be possible depending on availability but is not guaranteed. Always review the specific event page for the most accurate policy.