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Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques
A Volume in the Atlas of Interventional Techniques Series
- 1st Edition - March 13, 2023
- Author: Alaa Abd-Elsayed
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 0 6 3 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 5 3 5 - 6
Radiofrequency Augmentation Techniques, part of the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management series, is a concise, practical guide that provides clinicians with detailed,… Read more
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Request a sales quoteRadiofrequency 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. 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.
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Offers a comprehensive overview of the latest techniques used in radiofrequency ablation.
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Features clinically relevant anatomic drawings and radiologic images that provide step-by-step instruction on techniques.
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Provides clear guidance on the risks and benefits, as well as indications and contraindications, for each procedure.
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Covers key topics such as radiofrequency ablation involving the sacroiliac joint, hip joint articular nerves, and upper and lower extremity; radiofrequency ablation for headache; radiofrequency ablation of the medial branch in the presence of other devices; and more.
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Includes easy-to-follow, templated content on patient selection, preoperative prep, and post-operative care.
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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.
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Highlights potential pitfalls for each technique and offers clinical pearls on how to avoid them.
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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.
Pain Medicine practitioners and trainees (anesthesiologists, neurologists, physical medicine and rehab, orthopods, rheumatologists)
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Other books in this series
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- 1. History of radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- History
- References
- 2. Mechanism of action
- Introduction
- Mechanism of action
- RFA machines
- Needles/electrode variants
- References
- 3. Patient selection, indications, and contraindications
- Patient selection
- Selection criteria
- Indications
- Facet joints
- Knee
- Contraindications
- References
- 4. Perioperative management
- Introduction
- Preprocedural
- Intraprocedural
- Postprocedural
- References
- 5. Cervical medial branches
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Diagnosis
- Cervical medial branch block procedure
- Cervical medial branch radiofrequency ablation procedure
- Intraprocedure complications, side effects, and their management
- General considerations
- References
- 6. Thoracic medial branches
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Radiological anatomy
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic block steps
- Diagnostic block
- Radiofrequency neurotomy
- Complications and their management
- General considerations
- References
- 7. Lumbar medial branches
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic lumbar medial branch block (MBB) technique
- Lumbar radiofrequency ablation (RFA) technique
- Intraprocedure complications and management
- References
- 8. Radiofrequency ablation involving the sacroiliac joint
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Intraprocedure complications and their management
- References
- 9. Radiofrequency ablation of hip joint articular nerves
- Introduction
- Anatomy of hip joint nerves
- Diagnosis of chronic hip joint pain
- Diagnostic blocks of femoral and obturator nerve articular branches
- RFA of femoral and obturator nerve articular branches
- Intraprocedure complications and their management
- General considerations
- References
- 10. Knee joint
- Introduction
- Knee anatomy
- Diagnosis (patient selection)
- Diagnostic blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Review of evidence
- Intraprocedure complications and their management
- References
- 11. Ankle joint articular nerves
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Patient history and diagnosis
- Physical exam
- Imaging
- Diagnostic nerve blocks
- RFA of the ankle nerves
- Intraprocedure complications and their management
- General considerations
- References
- 12. Shoulder joint
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Intraprocedure complications and perioperative considerations
- General considerations
- References
- 13. Radiofrequency ablation and pulsed radiofrequency of the upper extremities
- Introduction
- Procedure
- Upper extremity
- Suprascapular nerve
- Musculocutaneous nerve
- Median nerve
- Ulnar nerve
- Radial nerve
- Lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
- Posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve or posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm
- Medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve of the forearm
- References
- 14. Radiofrequency ablation and pulsed radiofrequency of the lower extremities
- Procedure
- Lumbar plexus
- Sciatic nerve
- Technique
- Femoral nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
- Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
- Technique
- Saphenous nerve
- Technique
- Tibial nerve
- Technique –
- Sural nerve
- Technique
- Common, superficial, and deep peroneal nerves
- Technique
- References
- 15. Radiofrequency ablation for headache
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Treatment
- Evidence of effectiveness
- Complications
- Conclusions
- References
- 16. Radiofrequency ablation and pulsed radiofrequency ablation for the sympathetic nervous system
- Introduction
- Anatomic considerations
- Procedure details
- Complications
- Chronic pain conditions
- Conclusion
- References
- 17. Radiofrequency ablation of the medial branch in the presence of other devices
- Introduction
- Procedure
- Complications and management
- References
- 18. Radiofrequency ablation complications and management
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Intraprocedure complications and management
- General considerations
- References
- 19. Measuring outcomes
- Introduction
- References
- Index
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 13, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323870634
- eBook ISBN: 9780323875356
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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 Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques on ScienceDirect