Interventional Spine An Algorithmic Approach

A comprehensive resource written by and for anaesthetists, physiatrists, neurologists, interventional radiologists, interventional pain specialists, orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and therapists treating painful spinal disorders globally. The book describes basic principles that must be understood before patients with spinal pain can be treated and procedures are clearly explained. Practice-proven diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms are given for all conditions. Detailed protocols are given for what to do in different scenarios and, most importantly, what to do next. Surgical treatment is covered only to the extent useful to the non-surgeon. Unique information never before published in one resource.

Key Features
Refresh your knowledge of the basic principles that must be understood before patients with spinal pain can be properly treated.
Know what to do when first-line tests and therapies fail, using practice-proven diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms.
Offer your patients a full range of non-surgical treatment options, including pharmacology, physical therapy, injection techniques, ablative procedures, and percutaneous disc decompression.
Make an informed surgical referral with guidance on indications, contraindications, methods, and postoperative rehabilitation.
Better understand key techniques and procedures with visual guidance from more than 500 detailed illustrations.
Download all of the book's illustrations from the accompanying CD-ROM for use in electronic presentations.