Spinal injection techniques

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Safe and effective injection techniques for spinal pain are comprehensively covered in this extensively revised and updated second edition. Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts, it focuses on effective methods for injecting pharmaceuticals to treat both acute and chronic pain from the cervical spine to the sacrum. The book emphasizes techniques that serve as viable alternatives to spine surgery and do not depend on diagnostic imaging. The first section provides an overview of basic principles, diagnostics, and pain therapy for the spine, while the second section, presented in an atlas format, includes chapters on spinal anatomy, pain signaling, and injection techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. It also addresses the management of potential complications and multimodal spine therapy. Each technique-related chapter is illustrated with real-life photographs from the authors' practice, guiding readers confidently through the procedures. Key features include detailed coverage of injection therapy using anatomic landmarks without image guidance, minimally invasive spine therapy for various settings, essential information on contraindications and patient consent, and over 500 color illustrations demonstrating relevant anatomy and accurate needle placement. This practical guide serves as an invaluable resource for orthopedists and practitioners in physical medicine and rehabilitation.