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International Conference on Recent Advances in Pain

International conference on pain medicine

24th–27th September 2027 | Kolkata, India

Theme: Pain Biologics

Pre-Conference Workshops | Main Conference | Post-Conference Workshop

ICRAPAIN 2027

The International Conference on Recent Advances in Pain – ICRAPAIN 2027 will bring together pain physicians, interventional specialists, researchers, educators and clinicians for four days of scientific exchange, procedural learning and hands-on training.

The theme for ICRAPAIN 2027 is:

Theme: Pain Biologics

The conference will explore the growing role of biologic and regenerative approaches in contemporary pain medicine while maintaining a strong focus on evidence, precision, image guidance and responsible clinical application.

Conference Dates

24 September 2027

Pre-Conference Workshops

25–26 September 2027

Main Conference

27 September 2027

Post-Conference Workshop

24 September 2027

Pre-Conference Workshop 1

Pain Biologics

From Biology to Clinical Practice

An intensive workshop dedicated to the science, evidence and practical application of biologic therapies in pain medicine.

Key Areas

  • Principles of regenerative medicine
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma – PRP
  • PRP preparation and classification
  • Growth factors and cytokines
  • Bone marrow aspirate concentrate
  • Cellular and emerging biologic therapies
  • Biologics in osteoarthritis
  • Tendinopathy and enthesopathy
  • Biologics for spine and musculoskeletal pain
  • Patient selection
  • Image-guided biologic injections
  • Safety and sterility
  • Evidence-based use of orthobiologics
  • Ethical and regulatory considerations

Workshop Format

Focused Lectures | Demonstrations | Case Discussions | Hands-On Training

24 September 2027

Pre-Conference Workshop 2

C-Arm Guided Pain Procedures

Precision Fluoroscopy for Interventional Pain Practice

A focused practical workshop designed to improve fluoroscopic anatomy, C-arm orientation, needle placement and procedural safety.

Key Areas

  • C-arm orientation
  • Fluoroscopic anatomy
  • Image optimisation
  • Radiation safety
  • Epidural procedures
  • Transforaminal techniques
  • Facet and medial branch procedures
  • Sacroiliac joint interventions
  • Caudal epidural techniques
  • Cervical, thoracic and lumbar imaging
  • Contrast interpretation
  • Needle trajectory planning
  • Prevention of procedural complications

Workshop Format

Interactive Teaching | Demonstration | Simulation | Hands-On Training

25 September 2027

Main Conference – Day 1

Pain Biologics: Science, Evidence and Clinical Translation

Registration & Networking

Participant registration, faculty interaction and scientific exhibition.

Opening Session

ICRAPAIN 2027 – The Future of Pain Medicine

Welcome to ICRAPAIN 2027 and introduction to the conference theme.

Opening Plenary

Pain Biologics: Where Are We in 2027?

An overview of the current evidence, controversies and future potential of regenerative therapies in pain medicine.

Session 1

Biology of Regeneration

  • Inflammation and tissue degeneration
  • Healing and tissue repair
  • Platelets and growth factors
  • Cytokines and cellular signalling
  • Regenerative microenvironment

Session 2

Orthobiologics in Musculoskeletal Pain

  • Knee osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder pain
  • Tendinopathy
  • Enthesopathy
  • Muscle and ligament injury
  • Choosing the appropriate biologic therapy

Expert Discussion

PRP in Pain Medicine: Evidence, Expectations and Reality

A critical discussion of the expanding use of platelet-rich plasma in clinical practice.

Session 3

Biologics in Spine Pain

  • Discogenic pain
  • Facet-related pain
  • Sacroiliac joint pain
  • Intradiscal biologics
  • Emerging regenerative approaches
  • Current evidence and controversies

Precision Imaging Session

Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy in Biologic Interventions

The role of accurate image guidance in improving procedural precision, safety and outcomes.

Interactive Case Forum

Would You Use a Biologic Here?

Real-world clinical cases discussed by an expert panel with audience participation.

Keynote Lecture

Regenerative Pain Medicine: What Will Change in the Next Decade?

26 September 2027

Main Conference – Day 2

Precision Intervention, Evidence and Future Directions

Session 4

Evidence-Based Pain Biologics

  • Understanding clinical trials
  • Interpreting regenerative medicine research
  • Outcome measures
  • Placebo and procedural effects
  • Standardisation of biologic preparations
  • Registries and real-world evidence

Session 5

Interventional Pain Beyond Biologics

  • Radiofrequency techniques
  • Neuromodulation
  • Precision diagnostic blocks
  • Minimally invasive interventions
  • Integrating biologics with multimodal pain care

Session 6

Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Pain Interventions

  • Shoulder
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Tendons
  • Entheses
  • Peripheral nerves
  • Selection of target and injectate

Great Debate

Biologics vs Steroids vs Conventional Interventions

Which treatment? Which patient? When?

A practical evidence-based debate on choosing the most appropriate intervention.

Session 7

Safety, Complications and Governance

  • Infection prevention
  • Anticoagulation
  • Sterility in biologic preparation
  • Procedural complications
  • Documentation
  • Informed consent
  • Ethical communication and marketing

Research & Innovation Forum

The Future of Pain Biologics

  • Emerging biologics
  • Novel injectables
  • Biomarkers
  • New imaging endpoints
  • Artificial intelligence in pain medicine
  • Research methodology
  • Translating research into publication

ICRAPAIN Masterclass

Building a Rational Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Closing Plenary

From Intervention to Regeneration: The Future Pain Physician

27 September 2027

Post-Conference Workshop

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures for Musculoskeletal Pain

Sonoanatomy • Needle Skills • Precision Intervention

A dedicated hands-on workshop focusing on the use of ultrasound for evaluation and image-guided intervention in musculoskeletal pain.

Key Areas

  • Ultrasound machine optimisation
  • Probe handling
  • Sonoanatomy
  • In-plane needle technique
  • Out-of-plane needle technique
  • Shoulder interventions
  • Elbow and wrist procedures
  • Hip and peri-hip procedures
  • Knee interventions
  • Ankle and foot procedures
  • Tendon and enthesis injections
  • Peripheral nerve identification
  • Hydrodissection
  • Ultrasound-guided biologic delivery
  • Avoidance of neurovascular injury

Workshop Format

Live Scanning | Sonoanatomy | Demonstration | Needle Practice | Faculty-Supervised Hands-On Stations

Programme at a Glance

24 September 2027
Pre-Conference Workshop – Pain Biologics

24 September 2027
Pre-Conference Workshop – C-Arm Guided Pain Procedures

25 September 2027
Main Conference – Day 1

26 September 2027
Main Conference – Day 2

27 September 2027
Post-Conference Workshop – Ultrasound-Guided Procedures for Musculoskeletal Pain

Who Should Attend?

ICRAPAIN 2027 is designed for:

  • Pain physicians
  • Anaesthesiologists
  • Interventional pain specialists
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians
  • Orthopaedic clinicians
  • Sports medicine physicians
  • Musculoskeletal physicians
  • Radiologists involved in image-guided interventions
  • Rheumatologists
  • Pain medicine fellows
  • Postgraduate trainees
  • Researchers interested in pain and regenerative medicine

Why Attend ICRAPAIN 2027?

Learn the Science

Understand the biological mechanisms and evolving evidence behind regenerative and biologic therapies.

Improve Procedural Precision

Develop skills in ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopy-guided pain interventions.

Learn from Experts

Interact with experienced clinicians, proceduralists, researchers and educators.

Train Hands-On

Participate in dedicated pre-conference and post-conference procedural workshops.

Discuss Real Clinical Cases

Translate evidence into practical clinical decision-making through interactive case discussions.

Explore the Future

Discover emerging technologies, biologics and innovations shaping the future of pain medicine.

ICRAPAIN 2027 Theme

Theme: Pain Biologics

Regeneration • Precision • Evidence • Innovation

Modern pain medicine is evolving from symptom control toward increasingly targeted, image-guided and biologically informed treatment.

ICRAPAIN 2027 will critically examine this evolution by bringing together basic science, clinical evidence, regenerative therapies, interventional techniques and precision imaging.

The emphasis will remain on identifying:

The right treatment
for the right patient
at the right target
at the right time.

Registration

Registration options will include:

Main Conference

25–26 September 2027

Pre-Conference Workshop

Pain Biologics – 24 September 2027

Pre-Conference Workshop

C-Arm Guided Pain Procedures – 24 September 2027

Post-Conference Workshop

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures for Musculoskeletal Pain – 27 September 2027

Workshop registrations will be limited to facilitate focused hands-on training and optimal faculty-to-participant interaction.

Join ICRAPAIN 2027

Four Days of Science, Skills and Precision Pain Medicine

24–27 September 2027

Theme: Pain Biologics

Learn • Intervene • Regenerate

Registration and faculty details will be announced soon.