Decompressive Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief

Authored by Alaa Abd-Elsayed MD MPH FASA, Decompressive Techniques is a concise and practical guide that provides clinicians with step-by-step instructions on performing decompressive procedures for treating patients with chronic lower back pain.

A Comprehensive Overview of Decompressive Procedures

This book offers expert coverage on delivering safe, accurate, and cost-effective pain relief using various clinically useful imaging modalities, including ultrasound-guided techniques and fluoroscopy. With high-quality images and clear guidance throughout, it provides a detailed understanding of how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and deliver effective relief.

Key Features and Benefits

• Comprehensive overview of the latest decompressive procedures
• Clinically relevant anatomic drawings and radiologic images providing step-by-step instruction on techniques
• Clear guidance on the risks and benefits, as well as indications and contraindications, for each procedure
• Covers key topics such as percutaneous lumbar decompression, endoscopic discectomy, percutaneous discectomy, and more
• Includes easy-to-follow, templated content on patient selection, preoperative prep, and post-operative care
• Features full-color line drawings, photographs, and ultrasound images providing a firm grasp of the anatomy and equipment involved with each procedure
• Highest potential pitfalls for each technique and offers clinical pearls on how to avoid them

Digital Edition Included

A digital eBook version is included with purchase, allowing you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Product Details

Published by Elsevier, this 300-page hardcover book is available in English and was released on July 12, 2023. The ISBN-10 is 0323877516, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0323877510.