Advanced Pain Medicine Workshop at Samobathi Pain Clinic, Kolkata

Highlights – Asian Pain Academy Pain Medicine Workshop (Aug 7–10, 2025) at Samobathi Pain Clinic

Date: August 7–10, 2025

Venue: Samobathi Pain Clinic, Kolkata

Samobathi Pain Clinic, a leading pain management clinic in Kolkata, recently hosted an advanced training session of the Asian Pain Academy Pain Medicine Workshop. This unique program offered doctors and pain specialists the opportunity to learn and perform real patient pain procedures using both ultrasound guidance and fluoroscopic techniques.

Guided by renowned pain specialists Dr. Debjyoti Dutta and Dr. Chinmoy Roy, the session was designed to bridge the gap between textbook learning and hands-on clinical expertise, with a focus on safe, ethical, and patient-centred interventional pain management.

✅ Advanced Pain Procedures Covered - Pain Medicine Workshop in Kolkata

1. PRP Knee Injection with Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis (Ultrasound-Guided)

   • Ideal for patients with chronic knee pain and cartilage degeneration.

   • Combines platelet-rich plasma and viscosupplement for pain relief and mobility improvement.

2. Gasserian Ganglion Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Trigeminal Neuralgia (Fluoroscopic-Guided)

   • Precision targeting of the trigeminal nerve ganglion for long-term pain control.

3. Diagnostic Ankle Block with Corticosteroid Injection (Ultrasound-Guided)

   • Used for post-traumatic ankle pain and tendon sheath pathology.

4. Carpal Tunnel Hydrodissection (Ultrasound-Guided)

   • A minimally invasive solution for median nerve compression without surgery.

5. Trigger Point Injection / Thoracic Facet Injection for Upper Back Pain

   • Differentiates between myofascial and facet joint pain while providing relief.

6. Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection (TFESI) (Fluoroscopic-Guided)

   • Effective for radicular pain, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis.

🔍 Why This Training at Samobathi Pain Clinic Was Unique

• Real Patient Cases: No simulations—participants worked directly with real patients.

• Diverse Pathologies: From small-joint injections to complex spinal interventions.

• Dual Imaging Expertise: Training in both ultrasound and fluoroscopic pain procedures.

• One-on-One Mentorship: Every needle placement is supervised by expert faculty.

• Strict Safety Standards: Full consent, sterile environment, and patient comfort prioritised.

🎯 Benefits for Pain Specialists

Participants gained:

• Confidence in ultrasound-guided injections and fluoroscopic-guided interventions.

• Practical skills for procedures such as PRP knee therapy, nerve ablation, and epidural steroid injections.

• Direct experience integrating advanced pain procedures into daily practice.

📌 About Samobathi Pain Clinic

Samobathi Pain Clinic is a state-of-the-art pain management centre in Kolkata, offering specialised treatments for chronic and cancer pain. Known for expertise in ultrasound-guided pain procedures and fluoroscopic interventions, the clinic is also a training hub for Asian Pain Academy workshops—helping doctors across India and abroad master modern pain medicine techniques.

📅 Upcoming Workshops: The next batch will follow the same patient-based, skill-focused model for pain medicine training.📩 For registration and details, email info@asianpainacademy.com or visit Asian Pain Academy.