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3rd National Congress of Interventional Pain Therapy

Between June 17–20, 2026, ARAI – the Romanian Association for Interventional Algesiology brought together national and international physicians and experts for an extensive educational program dedicated to interventional pain therapy. The event took place over four days: June 17–18 – the hands-on Pre-Congress Course, followed by June 19–20 – the National Congress of Interventional Pain Therapy. The program combined theoretical training, practical demonstrations, and hands-on sessions, alongside scientific presentations dedicated to the latest approaches in pain management.

December 17, 2024

Everything you need to know about Interventional Pain Management

Interventional Pain Management is a branch of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain through minimally invasive techniques. This field integrates knowledge from neuroscience, radiology, anesthesia, and surgery, offering advanced solutions for managing complex pain that does not respond to conventional treatments.

January 21, 2025

Dr. Ovidiu Palea, ARAI President: Interventional pain therapy is gaining ground in the treatment of oncology patients

Interventional pain therapy is offering an increasing number of minimally invasive solutions for oncology patients facing severe pain and tumor lesions that are difficult to treat with conventional methods. A recent case coordinated by Dr. Ovidiu Palea, a primary physician in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care and a specialist in Pain Therapy, illustrates the potential of these procedures in managing bone metastases.

January 21, 2025

5 advanced pain management techniques every physician should know

Chronic pain affects millions of patients globally, requiring advanced, multidisciplinary strategies for effective management. Interventional medicine offers innovative solutions for pain treatment, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and well-established techniques. This article explores five of the most advanced pain management techniques essential for physicians working in this field.

February 5, 2025

Dr. Ionuț Branea: Pain management in oncology and the importance of an integrated approach

Pain is one of the most common and challenging symptoms associated with cancer. In an interview about pain management in oncology, Dr. Ionuț Branea, an anesthesiology and intensive care specialist trained in interventional pain therapy, explains the importance of a personalized approach for cancer patients.

We are bringing the international elite of Pain Therapy to Romania for the Second National Congress of Interventional Pain Therapy!

From June 6-7, 2025, Romania will host the Second National Congress of Interventional Pain Therapy, organized by ARAI – the Romanian Association for Interventional Algesiology and NORD NEXT: Education-Experience-Training, under the aegis of the Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University of Bucharest. The congress will take place at the Novotel Bucharest City Centre.

September 10, 2025

ARAI provided an innovative learning experience at the "Pain Management – Problem-Based Learning" Conference

Between September 4–6, 2025, ARAI – The Romanian Association for Interventional Algesiology organized the second edition of the "Pain Management – Problem-Based Learning: A Modern and Personalized Approach" conference in Colibița. The event brought together specialists from multiple medical fields in an interactive educational format based on real clinical cases, interdisciplinary analysis, and personalized therapeutic solutions.

November 4, 2025

Two days of intensive hands-on training in Interventional Pain Management at the ARAI workshop

From October 31 to November 1, 2025, ARAI – the Romanian Association for Interventional Algesiology hosted an intensive Interventional Pain Management workshop at NORD Hospital Pipera, featuring international participation. The 42 participating physicians, representing specialties such as anesthesiology and intensive care, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, rheumatology, orthopedics, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and family medicine, had the opportunity to master modern techniques through ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided practical sessions.

February 5, 2026

ARAI: The 3rd Edition of the "Pain Management – Problem-Based Learning" Conference

Between January 29–31, 2026, ARAI – The Romanian Association for Interventional Algeziology hosted the third edition of the "Pain Management – Problem-Based Learning: A Modern and Personalized Approach" conference in Gura Humorului. The event brought together physicians from various specialties in an interactive educational format based on real clinical cases, interdisciplinary analysis, and personalized therapeutic solutions.

Percutaneous and Endoscopic Lumbar Techniques – two days of hands-on training at NORD Spine Academy

On May 22–23, 2026, NORD Pipera Hospital hosted the second course of the NORD Spine Academy, dedicated to percutaneous and endoscopic lumbar techniques. The course combined theoretical training with hands-on practical sessions, offering participants the opportunity to delve into modern minimally invasive approaches used in lumbar spinal surgery.