Handbook of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Spine Procedures

Clear and concise, this handy reference provides step-by-step guidance on performing invasive spine procedures for the treatment of patients with a wide range of conditions. An outline style and crisp line drawings direct users to easily referenced details on contraindications, patient preparation, procedural techniques and post-procedure care. Each chapter devotes coverage to one specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that can be used to treat a myriad of problems from herniated disks to whiplash.

• Covers a full range of common and emerging spinal procedures including discography, facet and nerve root injection, nerve root lysis, intra- and extra-spinal biopsy, IDET, and vertebroplasty Details all procedures with step-by-step, clearly illustrated instructions.
• Uses an easy-to-reference outline format for all chapters
• Devotes each chapter to a particular diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that can be used to treat a variety of problems
• Emphasizes safe, consistent procedure performance to minimize complications