Taking Pain Out of the Face: August 13, 2005
Free Community Conference on Trigeminal Neuralgia
The multidisciplinary faculty of Cedars-Sinai's Trigeminal Neuralgia Program offered this comprehensive, half-day conference to educate participants on the most recent advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. The conference included presentations on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment options available today. Participants also had the opportunity to hear about the latest information on the behavioral effects of this disorder and how to manage the emotional aspect of living with this disease.
Location
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Harvey Morse Auditorium
8700 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, California
Harvey Morse Auditorium is located on the Plaza Level, South Tower of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. To reach the auditorium, take the elevators to the Plaza Level.
Agenda
8:30 a.m.
Attendee Check-In and Continental Breakfast
9 to 9:05 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Steven Graff-Radford, DDS
9:05 to 9:50 a.m.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Mechanisms and Management
Steven Graff-Radford, DDS
9:50 to 10:30 a.m.
Surgical Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ajay Ananda, MD
10:30 to 10:40 a.m.
Break
10:40 to 11:20 a.m.
Radiation Treatment
Behrooz Hakimian, MD
11:20 to 11:55 a.m.
Use of Behavioral Medicine in Treating Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia
Gary G. Rosengarten, PhD
11:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Steven Graff-Radford, DDS
12 p.m.
Adjourn
Faculty
Steven Graff-Radford, DDS
Co-Director
The Pain Center at Cedars-Sinai
Co-Program Chair
Trigeminal Neuralgia Program
Keith L. Black, MD
Director
Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute
Co-Program Chair
Trigeminal Neuralgia Program
Ajay Ananda, MD
Neurosurgeon
Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute
Behrooz Hakimian, MD
Radiation Oncologist
Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Cancer Center at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute
Gary G. Rosengarten, PhD
Health Psychologist
The Pain Center at Cedars-Sinai
Acknowledgment of Support
The Trigeminal Neuralgia Program at Cedars-Sinai acknowledges the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association for their support of this educational event.
For an appointment, a second opinion or more information, please call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771) or e-mail us.
