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Spinal Fusion Techniques
- 1st Edition - January 21, 2023
- Author: Alaa Abd-Elsayed
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 2 3 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 2 4 - 8
Spinal Fusion Techniques, a volume in the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management series, is a concise, practical guide that provides clinicians with detailed, step-by-step… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSpinal Fusion Techniques, a volume in 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 spinal stenosis. 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. With high-quality images and clear, authoritative guidance throughout, it shows exactly how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and deliver effective relief.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Other books in this series
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- 1. Anatomy of vertebrae
- Introduction
- Cervical spine
- Thoracic spine
- Lumbar spine
- References
- 2. Surgical instruments
- Common instruments used during surgical procedures of the spine
- Instruments used for making an incision
- Instruments used for dissection
- Electrosurgery
- Tissue dissection
- Scissors
- Suction
- Instruments used for retraction
- Elevators
- Instruments used for clamping or grasping
- Locking forceps
- Instruments and materials for wound closure
- Suture
- Adhesives
- Closure instruments
- References
- 3. Patient selection for minimally invasive spine surgery
- Introduction
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Patient history
- Physical examination
- Previously failed treatments
- Conclusion
- References
- 4. Perioperative management and best practices
- Introduction
- Preoperative care
- Intraoperative care
- Postoperative care
- References
- 5. Minimally invasive posterior lumbar fusion—a novel approach to facet fusion
- Introduction
- History
- Facet-mediated low back pain
- Anatomy and biomechanics of the facet joints
- Modern facet procedures
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Patient selection
- Preoperative workup
- Procedural technique
- Surgical steps
- Postoperative management
- Potential complications
- Conclusion
- References
- 6. Posterior spinal fusion
- References
- 7. Interspinous fusion with lateral percutaneous technique
- Introduction
- Indications
- Patient selection
- Step by step description of the procedure
- Contraindications
- Complications
- References
- 8. Measuring outcomes
- Introduction
- Pain intensity
- Pain quality
- Psychosocial impact
- Mood and emotional functioning
- Physical conditioning and functional outcomes
- Satisfaction
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 300
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 21, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323882231
- eBook ISBN: 9780323882248
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Alaa Abd-Elsayed
Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed joined the faculty of the Anesthesiology Department at the University of Wisconsin in 2014 to provide Chronic Pain Medicine Services as part of the Interventional Pain Program. He received his medical training at Assiut University Medical School in Egypt, completed a master’s degree in Public Health, research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, and residency in anesthesiology and pain management fellowship at University of Cincinnati. As part of the Interventional Pain Program, Dr. Abd-Elsayed evaluates patients at the Pain Clinic, and when an interventional pain treatment is appropriate, performs procedures at the Madison Surgery Center. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous research grants, published more than 70 peer-reviewed manuscripts and authored several editorials and book chapters. He has presented at more than 60 international and national conferences and has earned more than 15 awards at the state and national levels. In addition, he has served as a reviewer for more than 20 journals and as an editor to several journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Director, UW Pain Clinic, Division Chief, Chronic Pain Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WisconsinRead Spinal Fusion Techniques on ScienceDirect