CHAPTER 70 Spinal Cord Stimulation: Trialing Procedure Richard B. North INTRODUCTION This chapter deals with screening trials for the use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to treat otherwise intractable pain….
CHAPTER 30 Percutaneous Facet Fusion Rinoo V. Shah BACKGROUND As surgical technology becomes less invasive, interventional pain physicians will play an increasing role in delivering this care. Facet mediated pain…
CHAPTER 45 Celiac Plexus Block Using CT Guidance Kenneth D. Candido and Nebojsa N. Knezevic INDICATIONS The major indications for celiac plexus block (CPB) include abdominal pain which is nonresponsive…
CHAPTER 32 Percutaneous Disc Decompressions Sanjay Bakshi and Gerard W. Abrahamsen INDICATIONS Percutaneous disc decompression (PDD) is a minimally invasive procedure performed under fluoroscopic guidance for the treatment of lower…
CHAPTER 68 Permanent Implant Sean Li and Peter S. Staats INTRODUCTION The use of intrathecal opioids dates back to August 16, 1898, when August Bier and his assistant Hildebrandt performed…
CHAPTER 44 Splanchnic Nerve Blocks Andrea Trescot INDICATIONS The splanchnic nerves transmit the majority of nociceptive information from the viscera. Classically performed for patients with intra-abdominal cancer, indications recently have…
CHAPTER 59 Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks Paul J. Hubbell III INDICATIONS The diagnosis and treatment of: • Ilioinguinal neuralgia • Iliohypogastric neuralgia • Groin pain • Inguinal pain, especially after mesh and/or staples…
CHAPTER 15 Atlanto-Axial Joint Injections Andrea Trescot INTRODUCTION The atlanto-occipital (AO) and atlanto-axial (AA) joints are unique joints in the spine, connecting the cervical region to the base of the…
CHAPTER 13 Documentation, Billing, and Coding Laxmaiah Manchikanti Multiple issues related to documentation, billing, and coding are facts of life for physicians practicing interventional pain management. Emphasis continues on the…
