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Kindly watch this brief video by Dr. Paul Winston discussing the use of cryoneurolysis in the treatment of spasticity.

Authoritative Guidelines

Best Practice Recommendations

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

We are thrilled to unveil the Best Practice Clinical Recommendations for Ultrasound Guided Cryoneurolysis, meticulously developed by the International Society for Ultrasound Guided Cryoneurolysis (ISUGC).

These authoritative guidelines were first introduced at the prestigious 3rd Annual ISUGC Conference in Vienna, receiving an enthusiastic response from the global medical community.

Now, we are proud to officially publish them on our website for your easy access and reference.

These comprehensive recommendations are designed to be your go-to resource when performing ultrasound guided cryoneurolysis, whether in hospital settings or private practices.

Detailed, evidence-based guidelines on:

Optimal Durations

Guidelines for various cryoneurolysis devices

Step-by-Step Protocols

Ensuring safe and effective clinical treatments

Patient Outcomes

Best practices to enhance recovery and satisfaction

Elevate your clinical practice with these expert-endorsed recommendations. Visit our website now to explore the full document and integrate these gold-standard guidelines into your daily procedures.

Empower your expertise in advance patient care with ISUGC!

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Warsaw, Poland · 13–14 June 2026

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Meet our Board

International Experts In Cryoneurolysis

Igor Filipovski MD

Founder and President

Paul Winston MD

Board Member

Andrea Trescot MD

Board Member

Rodney Gabriel MD

Board Member

Strulak Przemek MD

Board Member

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Conference Program

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All faculty, moderators, and SPC members complete standardized disclosure forms prior to program finalization. The SPC reviews disclosures, identifies conflicts, documents mitigation strategies, and ensures balanced content. Disclosures are presented to participants before educational sessions.

7:30am – 8:30am Registration/Breakfast
Check-in & Welcome Breakfast
Collect your conference badge, welcome pack, and enjoy breakfast before the opening session.
Main Lobby
All Attendees Registration Open
8:30am – 8:45am Introduction/Welcome
Official Opening of the 4th Annual ISUGC Conference
Welcome address and introduction to the conference program, the Society's mission, and the vision for the future of Ultrasound Guided Cryoneurolysis.
Main Auditorium
Igor Filipovski MD ISUGC President
8:45am – 9:00am Polish Pain Association
Talk from the Polish Pain Association President
A special address from the President of the Polish Pain Association highlighting the growing importance of cryoneurolysis in pain medicine across Poland and Central Europe.
Main Auditorium
Polish Pain Association President
9:00am – 11:00am “Bigger Lesion, Better Outcomes” Session
Featured Session: Bigger Lesion, Better Outcomes
9:00am – 9:30am – Knee denervation technique – Agnes Stogicza
9:30am – 9:45am – Coffee Break/Networking
9:45am – 10:15am – Hip joint denervation – Przemyslaw Strulak
10:15am -10:45am – SIJ denervation – Michael But
Main Auditorium Break at 9:30 AM
Agnes Stogicza + Prezemyslaw Strulak · Michael But
10:45am – 12:45pm Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop - Pain
A practical, instructor-led workshop providing hands-on experience with ultrasound-guided techniques for pain management, including Cryoneurolysis device handling and live scanning.
Workshop Room Practical Session
ISUGC Faculty Workshop Instructors
12:45pm – 1:45pm Lunch Break
Lunch & Informal Networking
Enjoy a catered lunch and take the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and ISUGC leadership in an informal setting.
Dining Area
All Attendees Networking Lunch
1:45pm – 3:00pm Spasticity Lecture
Cryoneurolysis in the Treatment of Spasticity
A comprehensive lecture series led by Dr. Paul Winston et al. on the clinical application of cryoneurolysis for managing spasticity - covering patient selection, procedural protocols, and outcomes data.
Main Auditorium
Dr. Paul Winston et al.
3:15pm – 5:00pm Hands-on Workshop - Spasticity
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop - Spasticity
Practical, small-group workshop focusing on ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis techniques for spasticity management, with live demonstrations and supervised hands-on practice.
Workshop Room Practical Session
ISUGC Faculty Workshop Instructors
6:30pm – 9:00pm Conference Dinner
Dinner and Drinks
Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and faculty while continuing conversations and building valuable professional relationships in an informal atmosphere.
Conference Venue Social Evening
All Delegates Social Evening
7:00am – 8:00am Registration & Breakfast
Day 2 Check-in & Welcome Breakfast
Start day two with a light breakfast and the chance to connect with fellow attendees before the morning clinical sessions begin.
Main Lobby
All Attendees Registration Open
8:00am – 8:30am Cryoneurolysis Research
Current state of high quality research for cryoneurolysis
Current state of high quality research for cryoneurolysis.
Main Auditorium
Rodney Gabriel Speaker
8:30am – 9:00am Foot & Ankle Pain
Cryoneurolysis indications for foot/ankle pain
Clinical presentation covering the use of ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis for foot and ankle pain syndromes, including Morton's neuroma, plantar fasciitis, and related conditions.
Main Auditorium
Igor Filipovski MD ISUGC President
9:00am – 9:30am Facial Pain & Headache
Cryoneurolysis Indications for Facial Pain and Headache
Exploration of cryo-based interventions for facial pain and headache disorders, discussing nerve targets, imaging guidance, and safety profiles in this challenging anatomical region.
Main Auditorium
Andrea Trescot Speaker
9:30am – 9:45am Coffee Break
Coffee Break & Networking
A short refreshment break - a great chance to discuss the morning sessions and connect with speakers and fellow delegates.
Refreshments Area
All Attendees Networking Break
9:45am – 11:45am Hands-on Workshop — Pain
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop - Pain
Continued hands-on ultrasound training focused on pain indications, allowing participants to refine skills introduced on Day 1 with further supervised scanning and procedural practice.
Workshop Room Practical Session
ISUGC Faculty Workshop Instructors
11:45am – 12:45pm Lunch Break
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy a catered lunch before the afternoon spasticity program. A final chance for informal discussions before the closing sessions.
Dining Area
All Attendees Networking Break
12:45pm – 1:45pm Spasticity Lectures
Comprehensive evaluation of Spasticity
A continuation of the spasticity lecture series led by Dr. Jose Alexandre Pereira et al., covering advanced clinical topics, complex case presentations, and emerging evidence in cryo-based spasticity treatment.
Main Auditorium
Jose Alexandre Pereira et al.
1:45pm – 2:45pm Pediatric Cryoneurolysis
Pediatric Cryoneurolysis
Cryoneurolysis treatments and pain management solutions
Main Auditorium
Giovanni Pintabona et al.
2:45pm – 3:00pm Coffee Break
Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking
A brief refreshment break before the final hands-on workshop of the conference.
Refreshments Area
All Attendees Networking Break
3:00pm – 5:00pm Hands-on Workshop - Spasticity
Hands-on Ultrasound Workshop - Spasticity
The final practical workshop of the conference, focusing on spasticity - consolidating skills with supervised ultrasound scanning and cryo-treatment simulations for complex spasticity cases.
Workshop Room Practical Session
ISUGC Faculty Workshop Instructors
5:00pm – 5:15pm Closing Remarks
Official Closing of the 4th Annual ISUGC Conference
Closing remarks summarizing key highlights from the conference, announcements on the 5th Annual ISUGC Conference, and farewell to all delegates.
Main Auditorium
Igor Filipovski MD ISUGC President

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Information for all doctors who are members of the Polish Association for the Study of Pain (PTBB):

As a PTBB member, you are eligible to register for the Warsaw conference at the ISUGC member rate.

Your registration fee will be €500.

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