Describes the various applications of radiofrequency treatments for spinal conditions
Equips the reader to perform one of the newest and safest approaches for treatment of back pain
Written by world leaders in the field.This book describes the principles and applications of radiofrequency treatments for various spinal indications, including disc herniation, discogenic and radicular pain, facet joint arthropathy, and benign and malignant lesions of the vertebral column. The aim is to provide a handy guide that will acquaint readers with all aspects of radiofrequency neurotomy at different levels of the spine, enabling them to carry out treatments effectively and safely.
Radiofrequency neurotomy, or radiofrequency ablation, is a minimally invasive procedure that is associated with a reduction in complications, side effects, and risks of anesthesia as well as with lower costs. This book, written by world-renowned authorities in the field, fills a significant gap in the literature by specifically focusing on the use of radiofrequency for spinal conditions. It will be of value to a range of specialists, including interventional neuroradiologists and radiologists, neurosurgeons, and orthopedists.

Table of contents (11 chapters)
Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Spine
Muto, Mario (et al.)
Pages 1-10
Principle of RF in Medicine
Filippiadis, Dimitrios K. (et al.)
Pages 11-17
Causes of Chronic Low Back Pain
Manfrè, Luigi
Pages 19-24
RF for Treatment of Cervical Disk Herniation
Bonaldi, Giuseppe
Pages 25-39
RF for Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Marcia, Stefano (et al.)
Pages 41-48
Cervical and Lumbar Facet RFA: Evidence and Indications
Martin, Jean Baptist (et al.)
Pages 49-55
RFN on Lumbar Facet Joint
Kelekis, Alexis (et al.)
Pages 57-62
Radiofrequency Ablation for Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Gilligan, Christopher (et al.)
Pages 63-76
Discogenic Low Back Pain and Radicular Pain: Therapeutic Strategies and Role of Radio-Frequency Techniques
Raguso, Mario (et al.)
Pages 77-86
RF for Treatments of Benign Lesions
Anselmetti, Giovanni Carlo (et al.)
Pages 87-93
RF for Treatments of Malignant Lesions
Georgy, Bassem A. (et al.)
Pages 95-105