Join internationally recognized experts, experienced clinicians, and innovators at the forefront of ultrasound guided cryoneurolysis – for expert-led lectures, evidence-based techniques, and interactive sessions directly applicable to daily clinical practice.
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Schedule:
07:30 - 08:30
Main Lobby
Registration/Breakfast
Check-in & Welcome Breakfast | Collect your conference badge, welcome pack, and enjoy breakfast before the opening session.
08:30 - 08:45
Main Auditorium
Introduction/Welcome
Official Opening of the 4th Annual ISUGC Conference | Welcome address and introduction to the conference program, the Society's mission, and the vision for the future of Ultrasound Guided Cryoneurolysis.
08:45 - 09:00
Main Auditorium
Polish Pain Association
Talk from the Polish Pain Association President | A special address from the President of the Polish Pain Association highlighting the growing importance of Cryoneurolysis in pain medicine across Poland and Central Europe.
09:00 - 10:45
Main Auditorium
“Bigger Lesion, Better Outcomes” Session
Featured Session: Bigger Lesion, Better Outcomes | A focused clinical session exploring how larger cryoneurolysis lesions impact procedural outcomes. Includes dedicated talks on knee denervation (Agnes Stogicza), hip joint denervation (Przemyslaw Strulak), and SIJ denervation (Michael But) - with a coffee break at 9:30 AM.
10:45 - 12:45
Workshop Room
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop - Pain | A practical, instructor-led workshop providing hands-on experience with ultrasound-guided techniques for pain management, including Cryoneurolysis device handling and live scanning.
12:45 - 13:45
Dining Area
Lunch Break
Lunch & Informal Networking | Enjoy a catered lunch and take the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and ISUGC leadership in an informal setting.
13:45 - 15:00
Main Auditorium
Spasticity Lecture
Cryoneurolysis in the Treatment of Spasticity | A comprehensive lecture series led by Dr. Paul Winston et al. on the clinical application of cryoneurolysis for managing spasticity - covering patient selection, procedural protocols, and outcomes data.
15:00 - 18:30
Workshop Room
Hands-on Workshop - Spasticity
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop - Spasticity | Practical, small-group workshop focusing on ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis techniques for spasticity management, with live demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice.
18:30
Conference Venue
Conference Dinner
Dinner and Drinks | Practical, small-group workshop focusing on ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis techniques for spasticity management, with live demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice.
07:00 - 08:00
Main Lobby
Registration & Breakfast
Day 2 Check-in & Welcome Breakfast | Start day two with a light breakfast and the chance to connect with fellow attendees before the morning clinical sessions begin.
08:00 - 08:30
Main Auditorium
Truncal Pain Indications
Cryoneurolysis Indications for Truncal Pain | An evidence-based review of cryoneurolysis applications for truncal pain conditions, covering patient selection, target nerve anatomy, and procedural considerations.
08:30 - 09:30
Main Auditorium
Foot & Ankle Pain
Cryoneurolysis Indications for Foot & Ankle Pain | Clinical presentation covering the use of ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis for foot and ankle pain syndromes, including Morton's neuroma, plantar fasciitis, and related conditions.
09:30 - 09:30
Refreshments Area
Coffee Break
Coffee Break & Networking | A short refreshment break - a great chance to discuss the morning sessions and connect with speakers and fellow delegates.
09:30 - 09:45
Main Auditorium
Facial Pain & Headache
Cryoneurolysis Indications for Facial Pain and Headache | Exploration of cryo-based interventions for facial pain and headache disorders, discussing nerve targets, imaging guidance, and safety profiles in this challenging anatomical region.
09:45 - 11:45
Workshop Room
Hands-on Workshop — Pain
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop - Pain | Continued hands-on ultrasound training focused on pain indications, allowing participants to refine skills introduced on Day 1 with further supervised scanning and procedural practice.
11:45 - 12:45
Dining Area
Lunch Break
Lunch & Networking | Enjoy a catered lunch before the afternoon spasticity program. A final chance for informal discussions before the closing sessions.
12:45 - 14:45
Main Auditorium
Spasticity Lectures
Spasticity Lectures - Advanced Topics | A continuation of the spasticity lecture series led by Dr. Paul Winston et al., covering advanced clinical topics, complex case presentations, and emerging evidence in cryo-based spasticity treatment.
14:45 - 15:00
Refreshments Area
Coffee Break
Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking | A brief refreshment break before the final hands-on workshop of the conference.
15:00 - 17:00
Workshop Room
Hands-on Workshop - Spasticity
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop - Spasticity | The final practical workshop of the conference, focusing on spasticity - consolidating skills with supervised ultrasound scanning and cryo-treatment simulations for complex spasticity cases.
17:00
Main Auditorium