Manual of Spinal Endoscopy. A New Method for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Chronic Spinal Pain

Description:

Currently, the diagnosis of persistent pain conditions of the spine is by no means standardized, and there has been a lack of clear consensus regarding appropriate algorithms both for diagnosis and for treatment. One needs only to recall the case of discography, which was recognized as having diagnostic value but of uncertain applicability in routine clinical practice. An important component of diagnosis and treatment of chronic spinal pain is the procedure of spinal endoscopy, a minimally invasive endoscopic technique recently introduced for use in clinical practice. It can be expected that the specific roles of this spinal endoscopy will be defined relative to other invasive and non-invasive therapeutic procedures, and its cost-benefit ratio will be assessed to better characterize areas of application. The challenge for its clinical acceptance is to provide the medical evidence showing that consistent results are obtained when clinicians performing this procedure have appropriate educational training and accreditation, and use standardized quality instrumentation as part of defined protocols. (Imprint: Nova Biomedical)

Table of Contents:

Index
Foreword
Abbreviations

• Chapter 1 Features of Spinal Endoscopy pp. 1-4
• Chapter 2 The Spinal Endoscope pp. 5-8
• Chapter 3 Techniques of Endoscopy pp. 9-12
• Chapter 4 Anatomical Significance of the Spinal Canal pp. 13-16
• Chapter 5 Epiduroscopic Diagnosis pp. 17-18
• Chapter 6 The Fibrosis of the Epidural Space pp. 19-24
• Chapter 7 Patient Evaluation pp. 25-30
• Chapter 8 Indications pp. 31-36
• Chapter 9 Key Aspects Of the Technique pp. 37-44
• Chapter 10 Recognising Endoscopic Images pp. 45-52
• Chapter 11 After the Procedure pp. 53-56
• Chapter 12 Maintaining Sterility pp. 57-62
• Chapter 13 Contraindications pp. 63-66
• Chapter 14 Complications pp. 67-76
• Chapter 15 Perioperative Management Of Thromboprophylaxis and Antithrombotic Therapy pp. 77-82
• Chapter 16 The Risk of Spinal Hematoma pp. 83-86
• Chapter 17 Historical Considerations pp. 87-100
• Chapter 18 Consensus Conference On Spinal Endoscopy pp. 101-106
• Chapter 19 Essential Equipment pp. 107-112
• Chapter 20 Materials pp. 113-118
• Chapter 21 Future Trends pp. 119-122
• Chapter 22 Conclusions pp. 123-124

Editors: Attilio Di Donato, Diego Beltrutti, Lorenzo Pasquariello and Fabio Intelligente (ICH Humanitas, Rozzano (MI), Italy)