Spinal injection techniques

More about the book

Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts, this resource presents common methods for injecting local anesthetics to alleviate pain from the cervical spine to the sacrum. The authors outline techniques that serve as viable alternatives to spine surgery without relying on diagnostic imaging. The initial section provides a general overview of basic principles, diagnostics, and both causal and symptomatic pain therapy for the spine. The second section, designed in atlas format, includes chapters on spinal anatomy, pain signaling, injection techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, management of potential complications, and multimodal spine therapy. Each technique-related chapter is illustrated with real-life photographs from the authors' practice, guiding the reader step-by-step through the injection procedures. Highlights include detailed coverage of injection therapy without image guidance, minimally invasive spine therapy for both inpatient and outpatient settings, and essential information on contraindications and patient consent. With over 400 color illustrations and photographs demonstrating relevant anatomy, patient positioning, and accurate needle placement, this practical guide serves as an invaluable resource for orthopedists, physical medicine practitioners, anesthesiologists, neurologists, and rheumatologists interested in spinal pain therapy.