Thursday Preconference · ASPN Annual Conference 2026

ULTRASOUND &
REGENERATIVE
MEDICINE
WORKSHOP

Hands-on, ultrasound-guided technique training across rotating stations covering BMAC, microfragmented adipose tissue, PRP, and advanced procedural anatomy.

3 Regen Stations | 6 Ultrasound Stations | 40 Min per Station | ⚠ Limited Spots Available

Date

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Venue

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Format

Preconference Full Day

Registration

Separate · Conference Reg Required

Limited spots available — separate registration required via the conference link

About the Workshop

SMALL GROUP.
MAXIMUM SKILL.

This intensive preconference workshop puts you in a small group, hands-on environment where you’ll rotate through carefully structured stations designed to sharpen your ultrasound-guided technique and orthobiologic knowledge — from harvesting to injection.

Emphasis throughout is on image optimization, procedural accuracy, and real-world applicability — covering both regenerative medicine and the full breadth of ultrasound-guided procedural anatomy.

Spots are limited. Separate registration is required via the ASPN conference registration link. You must be registered for the conference to attend.

Course Format

Rotating Hands-On Stations · Small Group

Station Duration

40 Minutes per Station

Regen Stations

3 Stations — BMAC · mFAT · PRP

Ultrasound Stations

6 Stations — Head to Sacrum

Prerequisite

ASPN Annual Conference Registration

Availability

⚠ Limited — Register Early

Regenerative Medicine Course

THREE STATIONS.
THREE BIOLOGICS.

Each 40-minute station is led by expert faculty with emphasis on ultrasound-guided harvesting technique, patient selection, injection strategy, and complication avoidance.

Station 1
Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate

BMAC

  • PSIS anatomy & ultrasound-guided aspiration technique
  • Needle trajectory optimization
  • Vascular, neural & cortical complication avoidance
  • Concentration principles
  • Injection strategies for spine, SI joint & large joints

⏱ 40 minutes

Station 2
Microfragmented Adipose Tissue

mFAT

  • Adipose harvest anatomy & tissue planes
  • Cannula trajectory technique
  • Processing principles
  • Indications: early OA, tendinopathy, post-surgical
  • Delivery techniques to minimize dilution
  • Joint vs. soft tissue application pearls

⏱ 40 minutes

Station 3
Platelet Rich Plasma / Platelet Protein Concentrate

PRP

  • PRP preparation methods
  • Leukocyte-rich vs. leukocyte-poor considerations
  • Enthesis vs. intra-articular targeting
  • Tendon hydrodissection principles
  • Ligament injection strategies
  • Evidence-based selection criteria

⏱ 40 minutes

Learning Objectives

WHAT YOU’LL
LEAVE WITH

01

Differentiate the biologic properties, cellular composition, and mechanisms of action of BMAC, mFAT, and PRP — and apply appropriate patient selection criteria based on pathology and disease stage.

02

Perform ultrasound-guided harvesting techniques for bone marrow aspiration and adipose tissue procurement with attention to anatomic landmarks, probe positioning, sterility, and complication avoidance.

03

Demonstrate advanced ultrasound-guided injection techniques for intra-articular, peri-tendinous, ligamentous, and spine-related regenerative procedures — with strategies to optimize biologic delivery.

04

Develop evidence-based treatment algorithms incorporating orthobiologics into MSK care pathways, including documentation standards, coding considerations, and management of refractory conditions.

05

Recognize contraindications, regulatory considerations, and risk mitigation strategies — including patient counseling, informed consent, and post-procedural expectation management.

06

Master needle visualization (in-plane vs. out-of-plane), machine optimization (TGC, gain, frequency, focal zones), and high-yield procedural targeting across major joint and nerve anatomy.

Ultrasound Course

SIX STATIONS.
HEAD TO SACRUM.

Rotating small groups. High-yield anatomy + procedural targeting. Emphasis on procedural accuracy and image optimization — from stellate ganglion to caudal epidural space.

Station 1

Head & Cervical Spine

  • Stellate ganglion
  • Greater occipital nerve
  • Cervical medial branches
  • Brachial plexus (interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular)
  • Vascular avoidance & depth control

Station 1

Upper Extremity

  • Glenohumeral joint & rotator cuff
  • Subacromial-subdeltoid bursa
  • Suprascapular & axillary nerves
  • Radial, median & ulnar nerves at elbow
  • First dorsal compartment & carpal tunnel

Station 1

Lower Extremity — Hip & Knee

  • Hip intra-articular injection
  • Adductor canal & saphenous nerve
  • Knee joint space & genicular nerves
  • Sciatic, femoral & tibial nerves

Station 4

Ankle & Peripheral Nerve

  • Tibiotalar joint
  • Tarsal tunnel
  • Tibial nerve applications

Station 5

Thoracic & Abdominal

  • Paravertebral block
  • Intercostal nerves
  • Erector spinae plane block
  • Transverse abdominal plane (TAP)
  • AACN block

Station 6

Lumbar / Sacral + Technical Optimization

  • Medial branch blocks & QL block
  • Sacroiliac joint & cluneal nerves
  • Caudal epidural space
  • In-plane vs. out-of-plane technique
  • TGC, gain, frequency & focal zone mastery

Course Format

Designed for
Mastery

Rotating Stations

Small groups rotate through each station for focused, individualized instruction

40 Min Each

Deep dives — not rushed. Enough time to practice, ask questions, and refine technique

Hands-On Focus

Ultrasound-guided technique is the core — not lecture-based instruction

Limited Capacity

Small group format means spots fill fast — early registration is strongly encouraged

Register Today

SPOTS ARE LIMITED.

Separate registration is required for this workshop. You must be registered for the ASPN Annual Conference to attend. Don’t wait — capacity is intentionally small.

⚠ Limited enrollment · First come, first served

Must be registered for ASPN 2026 to enroll in this workshop · Fontainebleau Miami Beach · July 16, 2026