Handbook of Diagnostic & 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 complicationsF. Reed Murtagh MD is the author of 'Handbook of Diagnostic & Therapeutic Spine Procedures', published 2002 under ISBN 9780323017176 and ISBN 0323017177.