Summary of the 2024 Fall Conference of the Korean Pain Research Society

Abstract

The 2024 fall conference of the Korean Pain Research Society (KPRS) took place on October 13 at Samsung Medical Center's Cancer Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. Founded as the Korean chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), KPRS serves as a multidisciplinary hub for advancing pain research and treatment strategies. The conference featured a comprehensive array of presentations, covering various aspects of pain diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation. Key topics included lumbar spinal pain, its mechanisms, and both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Experts discussed innovative surgical techniques such as endoscopic spine decompression and minimally invasive procedures, alongside the importance of evidence-based postoperative rehabilitation approaches. Advancements in neuropathic pain were highlighted, focusing on cellular mechanisms, drug delivery systems, and neuroregenerative strategies. The conference also explored non-surgical interventions, such as epidural and nerve block procedures, emphasizing safe and effective pain management techniques. Furthermore, experts examined the connection between spinal disorders and abdominal or pelvic pain, presenting differential diagnostic and interventional strategies. The event underscored the significance of a multidisciplinary approach, promoting collaboration among specialists in neurosurgery, anesthesiology, pain medicine, rehabilitation medicine, and basic sciences. The KPRS remains dedicated to fostering academic exchange and innovation to advance the field of pain management and research.

Keywords

• lumbar spinal pain
• minimally invasive surgery
• multidisciplinary approach
• neuropathic pain
• postoperative rehabilitation