Interventional and Technological Innovations

ITP-06 - Beyond the Epidural: Precision and Minimally Invasive Strategies in Spine Care

Thursday, September 10, 2026

7:30 AM - 8:20 AM PDT

Moderator(s)

Johnathan H. Goree, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology, Neurosciences Service Line Director
University of Arkansas for Medical Science
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas

Panelist(s)

Mayank Gupta, MD

President & CEO
Kansas Pain Management, Neuroscience Research Center, LLC, & Kansas Surgery Center, LLC
Kansas City University
Overland Park, Kansas
Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA

Interventional Pain Physician
Nevada Advanced Pain Specialists
Reno, Nevada
Timothy R. Deer, MD

President and CEO
The Spine and Nerve Center of the Virginias
Charleston, West Virginia

Interventional spine care is rapidly advancing with techniques like radiofrequency, basivertebral nerve ablation, minimally invasive decompression, and sacroiliac joint fusion. This panel discussion, featuring Drs. Tim Deer, Johnathan Goree, Mayank Gupta, and Benjamin Gill, explores the modern interventional toolbox through real-world cases and diverse perspectives. The session will provide a practical framework for integrating minimally invasive and ablative strategies into comprehensive treatment plans for spine pain. Attendees can expect expert insights, clinical pearls, and a lively discussion focused on precision, safety, and durable outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Describe contemporary radiofrequency ablation techniques and expanded lesioning strategies for spinal pain.
Explain the pathophysiologic rationale and clinical evidence supporting basivertebral nerve ablation for vertebrogenic pain.
Compare minimally invasive spine procedures for axial and structural pain conditions.
Apply advanced image-guided techniques to improve procedural accuracy and safety.
Develop an evidence-informed, stepwise treatment algorithm for patients with refractory spine pain prior to neuromodulation consideration.