Spinal Epidural Balloon Decompression and Adhesiolysis

Chapter 1. The concept of epidural balloon decomrpression and Adhesiolysis.- Chapter 2. The types and features of the ZiNeu catheter.- Chapter 3. Precautions and notes before the procedure.- Chapter 4. Procedures of the ZiNeu series.- Chapter 5. Procedures of the ZiNeuF seires.- Chapter 6. Procedures of the ZiNeuF03 catheter.- Chapter 7. Dura puncture.- Chapter 8. Tip for selection of catheter.- Chapter 9. Determination of procedure site according to case.- Chapter 10. Post-procedure management and prognosis.- Chapter 11. Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation.

This book introduces a new medical device, the ZiNeu catheter, and explains its use for the non-surgical interventional treatment of degenerative spinal disease, including spinal stenosis. In particular, the device can directly alleviate stenosis of the intervertebral foramen or central canal and perineural adhesions, resulting in reductions in back pain, leg pain, and neurogenic claudication. The ZiNeu device was invented by the author and the JUVENUI company. It now has CE certification and is exportable to Europe. The book opens by explaining the concepts of epidural balloon decompression and adhesiolysis and outlining the types and features of the ZiNeu catheter. The full range of procedures using the ZiNeu series, ZiNeuF series, and the ZiNeuF03 catheter is then described and illustrated, and guidance provided on key aspects of decision making and post-procedure management. The book will be of interest to all specialists in pain management.

Jin Woo Shin, M.D., Ph.D.Professor, University of Ulsan College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, ASAN Medical Center, Seoul, Korea