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Cadaveric Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Region and Fascial Plane Injection Course

RMK AIMES, Istanbul January 17, 2027 Full day · 08:30–17:00

Anatomical Regions Covered

Lumbar Region Sacroiliac Joint Piriformis Fascial Planes

About This Course

"Cadaveric Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Region and Fascial Plane Injection Course" opens its doors on January 17 at RMK AIMES (Rahmi M. Koç Academy of Interventional Medicine, Education, and Simulation).

Designed in line with current approaches in musculoskeletal interventional practice, our course offers the opportunity to gain advanced practical experience through hands-on cadaveric sessions that follow the theoretical content. Injection techniques targeting the lumbar region and the fascial planes will be addressed step by step under ultrasonographic guidance, in an interactive learning environment.

We have enriched the program with multi-angle demonstrations, one-on-one practice opportunities, and interactive sessions with the faculty. Alongside experienced instructors in the field, we are meticulously preparing a productive gathering that will directly contribute to your daily clinical practice.

We will be delighted to welcome you at RMK AIMES on January 17.
On behalf of the Organising Committee, Assoc. Prof. Mahir TOPALOĞLU

Day Programme

All theoretical sessions are completed in the morning; in the afternoon five stations run simultaneously and the groups rotate through every station.

08:30–08:45
Welcome, course introduction & group allocation Organising Committee
08:45–09:15
Lumbar Sonoanatomy Principles & Probe–Needle Selection Assoc. Prof. Mahir Topaloğlu
09:15–09:45
Facet Joint Injection & Medial Branch Block Assoc. Prof. Enes Efe İş
09:45–10:15
Sacroiliac Joint & Piriformis Injections Assoc. Prof. Mahir Topaloğlu
10:15–10:30
Coffee Break
10:30–10:50
Caudal Epidural Injection & Superior Cluneal Nerve Block Assist. Prof. Havvanur Albayrak
10:50–11:20
The Knot Within the Muscle: The Role of Fascia in Myofascial Pain Syndrome — From Injection to Rehabilitation Assoc. Prof. Mert Zure
11:20–12:00
Fascial Plane Blocks (ESP, QL, TLIP, multifidus hydrodissection); Complications & First-Aid Rules Assoc. Prof. Ergün Mendeş
12:00–13:00
Lunch Break
13:00–16:45
Cadaveric Injection Practice All faculty Five stations, rotational — 45 minutes per station
16:45–17:00
Closing, evaluation & certificate ceremony

Practical Stations

Eight participants work at each table. Groups rotate through all five stations; every station is led by the instructor who lectured on that topic in the morning.

Station 1
Facet joint + medial branch block Assoc. Prof. Enes Efe İş
Station 2
Sacroiliac joint + piriformis Assoc. Prof. Mahir Topaloğlu
Station 3
Caudal epidural + superior cluneal nerve block Assist. Prof. Havvanur Albayrak
Station 4
Thoracolumbar fascia and multifidus hydrodissection + TLIP block Assoc. Prof. Mert Zure
Station 5
Erector spinae plane (ESP) + quadratus lumborum (QL1-2-3) Assoc. Prof. Ergün Mendeş

Rotation times — approximately 38 minutes of practice and 7 minutes of changeover per station.
13:00–13:45 · 13:45–14:30 · 14:30–15:15 · 15:15–16:00 · 16:00–16:45

Faculty