Main description:

This book provides a comprehensive review of the development of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of chronic pain.

The book consists of three sections; it begins with the foundations of RFA by examining its history, development, mechanisms of action, and types. The second section explores various indications for RFA, including cervical pain, spinal metastasis, vertebral body, and hip joint pain. The final section then discusses the utilization of peripheral nerve ablation. The book concludes with future indications and forward-looking options for these therapies.

Essentials of Radiofrequency Ablation of the Spine and Joints is a forward-looking resource that recognizes the expanding field of RFA indications and new tools for ablation.

Contents:

1.History/Development of Radiofrequency Ablation (Chronic Pain)

2.Mechanism of Action of Radiofrequency Ablation

3. Types of Radiofrequency Ablation

a. Pulsed RFA

b. Cool RFA

c. Monopolar/Bipolar

4.Diagnosis/Indications

a. Cervical Pain

i. Anatomy

ii. Work-up

iii. Technique (Diagnostic Block/RFA)

iv. Potential Complications

v. Long-Term Outcomes

b. Thoracic Pain

i. Anatomy

ii. Work-up

iii. Technique (Diagnostic Block/RFA)

iv. Potential Complications

v. Long-Term Outcomes

c. Lumbar Pain

i. Anatomy

ii. Work-up

iii. Technique (Diagnostic Block/RFA)

iv. Potential Complications

v. Long-Term Outcomes

d. Joint Pain

i. Knee/Hip/Shoulder

ii. Anatomy

iii. Work-up

iv. Technique (Diagnostic Block/RFA)

v. Potential Complications

vi. Long-Term Outcomes

e. Spinal Metastasis

i. Anatomy

ii. Work-up

iii. Technique (RFA)

iv. Potential Complications

v. Long-Term Outcomes

5.Future Indications

6.Recommended Reading