Vertebral Augmentation Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide

Vertebral Augmentation Techniques, part of the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management series, is a concise, practical guide that provides clinicians with detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the latest interventional techniques for treating patients with chronic pain as a result of vertebral fractures or osteoporosis. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide offers expert coverage of how to deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective pain relief to patients using all clinically useful imaging modalities, including ultrasound-guided techniques and fluoroscopy.

Comprehensive Overview of Techniques

Offers a comprehensive overview of the latest techniques used in vertebral augmentation, including:

• Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty: Transpedicular Approach
• Balloon Augmentation
• Vertebral Augmentation with Osteotome
• Vertebral Augmentation Using Expandable Intravertebral Implants
• Basivertebral Nerve Ablation

Clinically Relevant Anatomic Drawings and Radiologic Images

Features clinically relevant anatomic drawings and radiologic images that provide step-by-step instruction on techniques, ensuring that clinicians have a firm grasp of the anatomy and equipment involved with each procedure.

Clear Guidance on Risks, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications

Provides clear guidance on the risks and benefits, as well as indications and contraindications, for each procedure, helping clinicians make informed decisions about the best course of treatment for their patients.

Easy-to-Follow Templated Content

Includes easy-to-follow, templated content on patient selection, preoperative prep, and post-operative care, ensuring that clinicians have all the information they need to effectively manage their patients throughout the treatment process.

Full-Color Line Drawings, Photographs, and Ultrasound Images

Contains full-color line drawings, photographs, and ultrasound images that provide you with a firm grasp of the anatomy and equipment involved with each procedure, enhancing understanding and improving outcomes.

Avoiding Pitfalls and Clinical Pearls

Highlights potential pitfalls for each technique and offers clinical pearls on how to avoid them, ensuring that clinicians can provide the best possible care for their patients while minimizing risks.

eBook Version Included

An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows 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.