Overview

In the orthopedic realm, some of the most exciting innovations in interventional radiology are occurring in common areas of pain and debility, and especially in new therapies for back pain. This work has a broad appeal, targeting all interventional and diagnostic radiologists with any interest in orthopedic practice. It should be useful for physicians and allied health practitioners how deal with spinal treatment, including sports medicine and physical therapy professionals.

Full Product Details

Author:   J. Kevin McGraw
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2004 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.861kg
ISBN:  

9781588291981

ISBN 10:   1588291987
Pages:   229
Publication Date:   24 November 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I. Spinal Anatomy, Imaging, and Clinical Evaluation.- 1 Spinal Anatomy.- 2 Computed Tomography of the Spine.- 3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine.- 4 Nuclear Medicine of the Spine.- 5 Clinical Evaluation of the Spine Patient.- II. Interventional Spinal Procedures.- 6 History and Overview of Spinal Procedures.- 7 Pharmacology of Medications Used in Spinal Injection Procedures.- 8 Selective Nerve Root Blocks.- 9 Epidural Steroid Injections.- 10 Facet Joint Injections.- 11 Sacroiliac Joint Injections.- 12 Discography.- 13 Treatment of Discogenic Back Pain.- 14 Spinal Biopsy Techniques.- 15 Percutaneous Vertebroplasty.- 16 Transcatheter Therapy for Tumors of the Spine.

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From the reviews: ...a good, concise discussion of the current state-of-the-art of spinal intervention. - Neuroradiology The aim of this book is to provide the practicing interventional radiologist with a source for evaluating and treating patients with back pain. ... the book intend to provide a useful and comprehensive state-of-the-art reference on minimally invasive, image-guided spinal procedures for radiologists. ... In summary, the book provides up-to-date information on interventional radiology of the spine. ... can be recommended to those starting treating patients with back pain. (European Radiology, Vol. 15, October, 2005)

From the reviews: <p>.,. a good, concise discussion of the current state-of-the-art of spinal intervention. - Neuroradiology <p> The aim of this book is to provide the practicing interventional radiologist with a source for evaluating and treating patients with back pain. a ] the book intend to provide a useful and comprehensive state-of-the-art reference on minimally invasive, image-guided spinal procedures for radiologists. a ] In summary, the book provides up-to-date information on interventional radiology of the spine. a ] can be recommended to those starting treating patients with back pain. (European Radiology, Vol. 15, October, 2005)

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