This is a pocket-sized, concise reference for new practitioners or trainees who must administer fluoroscopically guided spinal injections. Following an overview of spinal anatomy and imaging, the book describes state-of-the-art techniques in image-guided spinal injections, along with illustrations that identify optimal needle placement and contrast flow patterns for commonly given spinal injections. The book focuses on C-arm positioning, needle selection, injectables, complications and side effects, and describes detailed protocols and procedures for treating common spine pathologies. Each chapter provides a list of references for additional information, and the appendix includes sample dictation templates to help with documentation. The book is consistently organised for ease of use and provides quick access to each procedure. Bullet points and key clinical pearls accompanying each type of injection further enhance its value as an on-the-go reference.
It will be an important addition to the reference library of practitioners and fellows in pain and spinal intervention, physical medicine and rehabilitation and anaesthesiology residents pursuing a pain or spine fellowship, and residents who have minimal exposure to spinal injections prior to beginning their fellowship. Key Features of Pocket Handbook of Spinal Injections: * Describes requisite techniques in image-guided spinal injections in a concise, easily accessible format* Organised consistently and pocket-sized for convenient, quick reference* Features bullet points and key clinical pearls for each procedure* Includes images of ideal needle placement and contrast flow patterns for each injection* Highlights sample procedure dictation templates for quick reference