Abstract Often-used synonyms for “neurotomy” include “ablation,” “denervation,” and “lesion.” We do not recommend the term “rhizotomy” because it implies lesioning of nerve roots. Keywords ablation, lesion, low back pain,…
Key Words back pain, disc herniation, epidural steroid injection, fluoroscopy, lumbar, radiculopathy, transforaminal Note: Please see pages ii , iii for a list of anatomic terms/abbreviations used throughout this…
Luis D. Baez-Cabrera Jason G. Anderson Brian F. White Michael B. Furman Note: Please see pages ii , iii for a list of anatomic terms/abbreviations used throughout this book. Fig. 15E.1 The Z-joints are…
Abstract In this chapter, the approach described for zygapophysial joint injection involves the use of a trajectory view in an oblique orientation and advancement involving the use of a minimum…
Keywords disc herniation, infraneural, lumbar epidural steroid injection, preganglionic, radiculopathy, retrodiscal, spinal stenosis, transforaminal Note: Please see pages ii , iii for a list of anatomic terms/abbreviations used throughout…
Abstract Lumbar myelography is a radiographic study that is used to evaluate central and neuroforaminal stenosis, bony lesions, and cord compression. It is also a fairly reliable alternative for patients…
Abstract This chapter provides a basic introduction to ultrasound and its use in interventional procedures. We will discuss several ways to improve image quality and optimize the features of ultrasound…
Keywords caudal, epidural steroid injection, fluoroscopy, radiculopathy, sacral canal, sacral hiatus Note: Please see pages ii , iii for a list of anatomic terms/abbreviations used throughout this book. In…
Abstract The 2-needle technique is known to many in the interventional spine field as a method commonly used to access the intradiscal space. In some circles, this technique is also…
Abstract The fluoroscopically guided lumbar medial branch block will be described using the oblique view as the trajectory view, and needle placement is confirmed in the anteroposterior view. The oblique…
