(WS-05) Thoracic Spine - Medial Branch Blocks, Radiofrequency Ablation, Intra-articular, Epidural Hands-On Fluoroscopy Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2025

10:45 AM - 12:45 PM CT

Location: Off Site

Receive 2.0 CME Credit

Learning Objectives:

Identify thoracic spine fluoroscopic anatomy relevant to performing procedures that target the thoracic medial branch nerves, facet joints, and epidural space.
Demonstrate accurate needle placement techniques under fluoroscopic guidance for thoracic medial branch blocks/radiofrequency ablation and intra-articular facet joint injections.
Differentiate clinical indications and technical nuances among thoracic spine interventions, including when to choose medial branch blocks/RFA, intra-articular injections, or epidurals for optimal patient outcomes.

Disclosure(s):

Shravani Durbhakula, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Irvan Bubic, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Neilesh Soneji, MD, FRCPC: No financial relationships to disclose

Sahil Gupta, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Irvan Bubic, MD

Assistant Professor
Oregon Health & Science University
Neilesh Soneji, MD, FRCPC (he/him/his)

Anesthesiologist and Pain Physician
University Health Network
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Sahil Gupta, MD (he/him/his)

Assistant Professor
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, United States