Overview

The Failed Back Syndrome: Etiology and Therapy provides com-prehensive and up-to-date information on the failed backsyndrome and its treatment. The volume begins with an intro-duction and discussion of the role of improper surgery inthe etiology of the failed back syndrome. Major sectionsfocus on symptomatic diagnosis; precise diagnosis of spe-cificsyndromes; noninvasive therapy; needle therapy andsurgical therapy.

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Author:   Harold A. Wilkinson
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Second Edition 1992
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.830kg
ISBN:  

9780387976174

ISBN 10:   0387976175
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   20 December 1991
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Therapy.- Etiology.- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach.- 2. The Role of Improper Surgery in the Etiology of the Failed Back Syndrome.- Incorrect Diagnosis.- Unnecessary Surgery.- Improper or Inadequate Surgery.- 3. Symptomatic Diagnosis.- Low Back Pain.- Fusion Problems.- Leg Pain.- Psychogenic Factors.- Adhesive Arachnoiditis.- 4. Precise Diagnosis of Specific Syndromes.- History.- Physical Examination.- Laboratory Studies.- Electrodiagnostic Studies.- Noninvasive Radiologic Studies.- Invasive Radiologic Studies.- Radioactive Isotope Scans.- Diagnostic Injections.- 5. Noninvasive Therapy.- Enforced Inactivity Therapy.- Enforced Activity Therapy.- Topical and Transcutaneous Therapy.- Systemic Pharmacologic Therapy.- Psychological Therapy.- Chronic Pain Centers.- 6. Needle Therapy.- Corticosteroid and Anesthetic Injections of Local Tender Areas.- Prolotherapy.- Intradiscal Injections.- Facet Nerve and Joint Injections.- Sacroiliac Joint Injections.- Epidural Injections.- Intrathecal Injections.- Epidural, Paraspinal, and Intrathecal Radiofrequency Nerve Root Procedures.- Lumbar Sympathectomy.- 7. Surgical Therapy.- Repeat Laminectomy.- Repeat Spinal Fusion.- Primary Spinal Fusion.- Lysis of Arachnoiditis.- Excision of Local Tender Areas.- Dorsal Column Stimulator Implantation.- Implantation of Epidural or Subdural Catheters and Pumps.- Sensory Rhizotomy and Neurectomy.- Cordotomy and Myelotomy.- Brain-Stem Lesions and Stimulation.- Cingulotomy and Lobotomy.- 8. Team Approach or Individual Effort?.- References.- Suggested Readings.- Index of Case Reports.

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