Vertebral Augmentation Techniques 1st Edition by Alaa Abd Elsayed ISBN 0323882285 9780323882286

1.  Vertebral anatomy

Bony structures and ligaments of the spine

Cervical spine

Thoracic spine

Lumbar spine

Ligaments of the spine

Intervertebral discs

Blood vessels—arteries

Blood vessels—veins

The spinal cord and nerves

References

2.  Patient selection for vertebral augmentation

Introduction

Relevant anatomy and pathophysiology

Candidate selection

Complications

References

3.  Perioperative care for vertebral augmentation

Preoperative care

Intraoperative care

Postoperative care

References

4.  Vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty: Transpedicular approach

Introduction

Indications

Contraindications

Perioperative considerations

Trajectory safety considerations

Step-by-step procedural description

Bone cement injection

Intraoperative complications

Postoperative considerations

References

5.  Balloon augmentation

Introduction

Indications

Contraindications

Complications

Workup

Procedure

Conclusion

References

6.  Vertebral augmentation with osteotome

Introduction

Vertebral augmentation with osteotome

Patient selection and evaluation

Procedural technique

Contraindications

Conclusion

References

7.  Vertebral augmentation using expandable intravertebral implants

Introduction

Anatomy

Diagnosis

Procedural steps

Complications

References

8.  Radiofrequency ablation for metastatic bone lesions with vertebral augmentation

Introduction

Background

Patient selection/workup

Procedural technique

Optimal probe position

Strategies to minimize risk of spinal cord damage during radiofrequency ablation

Complications

Discussion

Level of evidence

Conclusion

Billing

References

9.  Basivertebral nerve ablation

Introduction

Anatomical considerations

Patient selection and indications

Contraindications

Description of procedure

Intraoperative complications

Postoperative care

General considerations

References

10.  Outcome measurement for vertebral augmentation

Introduction

Outcome measurement components and tools

References

Index