This book provides the essential information required to perform today's full range of image-guided percutaneous interventional procedures for the alleviation of spine and back pain, Over 62S spectacular images and illustrations—combined with c;areflil, s. step-by-step instructions—show you precisely how to execute each technique and avoid complications.
• Coverage includes such important techniques as facet joint and sacroiliac joint injections • medial branch blocks • facet joint denervation • selective nerve blocks • epidural injections • spine biopsy • vertebroplasty discography • and intradisc; electrothermal therapy (IDET™).
• Each chapter addresses a specific procedure, consistently covering pertinent anatomy • patient selection criteria • contraindications equipment • medications • step-by-step procedural instructions • potential complications • post-procedure care • and follow-up guidelines.
• All chapters conclude with informative case studies, relevant CPT® codes, sample dictations, references, and commentaries by an expert spine surgeon.
• Hundreds of high-quality images—including full-color anatomical illustrations, radiographs, and MR and CT images—correlate with step-by-step instructions to portray exactly what you will see when performing each procedure.
• A full chapter discusses the contrast agents, anesthetics, and steroids used during spinal procedures.