A highly enriching and hands-on workshop on “Fluoroscopy-Guided Cadaveric Spinal Pain Intervention”, jointly organized by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Department of Anatomy at AIIMS Nagpur, concluded on a high note on the 6th of September. Held over two days, the national-level event brought together 35 delegates from across the country, representing specialties including PMR, Anaesthesia, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics, and was guided by 12 distinguished faculty experts.
The event was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of Prof. Dr. Prashant P. Joshi, Executive Director AIIMS Nagpur as the Chief Guest, along with Prof. Dr. Mrunal Phatak, Dean, and Prof. Dr. Seema Parvekar, Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Nagpur. The sessions included interactive lectures, live fluoroscopy demonstrations, and cadaveric skill stations designed to enhance clinical expertise in spinal pain interventions.
Addressing the participants, the Director of AIIMS Nagpur highlighted the growing relevance of pain physicians in the current era. “With increasing stress, sedentary lifestyles, and declining physical activity, the incidence of chronic pain is on the rise. It is imperative to have well-trained pain practitioners. I truly appreciate the PMR department for taking this initiative, and such workshops are invaluable as they provide practical, hands-on learning beyond traditional lectures.”
Dean Prof. Dr. Mrunal Phatak reinforced this perspective by stating, “Pain is deeply personal and subjective. Workshops like these not only update clinical skills but also install much-needed confidence in the practitioners.”
Dr. Aaditya Tarnekar, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, lauded the collaborative effort between the two departments. He appreciated the months of preparation leading up to the event, adding that specially preserved soft-embalmed cadavers were prepared to ensure participants received realistic, hands-on exposure.