Genitofemoral Nerve Block
CHAPTER 60 Genitofemoral Nerve Block Andrea Trescot Perhaps because much of its path is intra-abdominal, the genitofemoral nerve (GFN) nerve is an under-recognized cause of abdominal and pelvic pain. INDICATIONS…
PAIN MEDICINE
Vascular Complications of Spinal Interventions
CHAPTER 41 Vascular Complications of Spinal Interventions Scott E. Glaser, Rinoo V. Shah, and Peter S. Staats INTRODUCTION Minimally invasive procedures/injections are used to diagnose and treat pain emanating from…
Pudendal Nerve Block
CHAPTER 62 Pudendal Nerve Block Susanti Chowdhaury, Gail Gray, and Andrea Trescot Pudendal pain can often be difficult to diagnose and harder to treat. The majority of patients suffering from…
Neurolytic Blocks
CHAPTER 77 Neurolytic Blocks Kenneth D. Candido and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic INTRODUCTION Dogliotti1 first described the technique of subarachnoid chemical neurolysis using alcohol for the treatment of sciatic pain more…
Spinal Cord Stimulation: Trialing Procedure
CHAPTER 70 Spinal Cord Stimulation: Trialing Procedure Richard B. North INTRODUCTION This chapter deals with screening trials for the use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to treat otherwise intractable pain….
Percutaneous Facet Fusion
CHAPTER 30 Percutaneous Facet Fusion Rinoo V. Shah BACKGROUND As surgical technology becomes less invasive, interventional pain physicians will play an increasing role in delivering this care. Facet mediated pain…
Celiac Plexus Block Using CT Guidance
CHAPTER 45 Celiac Plexus Block Using CT Guidance Kenneth D. Candido and Nebojsa N. Knezevic INDICATIONS The major indications for celiac plexus block (CPB) include abdominal pain which is nonresponsive…
Percutaneous Disc Decompressions
CHAPTER 32 Percutaneous Disc Decompressions Sanjay Bakshi and Gerard W. Abrahamsen INDICATIONS Percutaneous disc decompression (PDD) is a minimally invasive procedure performed under fluoroscopic guidance for the treatment of lower…
Permanent Implant
CHAPTER 68 Permanent Implant Sean Li and Peter S. Staats INTRODUCTION The use of intrathecal opioids dates back to August 16, 1898, when August Bier and his assistant Hildebrandt performed…
