Metabolism
CHAPTER 5 Metabolism Endocrinology Diabetes Prevalence is increasing throughout the world, partly related to increasing obesity. Better glycaemic control has been shown to improve morbidity and mortality. The World Health…
Obstetrics
CHAPTER 8 Obstetrics Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery during pregnancy A total of 1% of patients require GA during pregnancy. In the first trimester, there is a risk of organogenesis; in…
Complications of Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation: Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Chapter 17 Complications of Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Paul J. Lynch, Tory L. McJunkin, Elizabeth Srejic Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) can result in debilitating…
Complications of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Open Technique, Percutaneous Technique, and Peripheral Nerve Field Stimulation
Chapter 2 Complications of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Open Technique, Percutaneous Technique, and Peripheral Nerve Field Stimulation Tory L. McJunkin, Paul J. Lynch, Elizabeth Srejic Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Peripheral nerve…
Complications of Therapeutic Minimally Invasive Intradiscal Procedures
Chapter 6 Complications of Therapeutic Minimally Invasive Intradiscal Procedures Tory L. McJunkin, Paul J. Lynch, Christi Makas Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Pain that originates in the discs is a significant…
Complications Related to Radiofrequency Procedures for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Chapter 7 Complications Related to Radiofrequency Procedures for the Treatment of Chronic Pain Jonathan D. Carlson, Patrick W. Hogan Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for chronic pain has…
Complications of Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery
Chapter 8 Complications of Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery Justin S. Field Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Lumbar spinal fusion surgery may be used as a treatment for chronic back pain that…
Complications of Cranial Nerve Stimulation
Chapter 3 Complications of Cranial Nerve Stimulation Jason E. Pope Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Cranial nerve stimulation has been used to treat an array of pain syndromes, including many types…
