[Interventional injection treatment for degenerative spinal disorders : Principles, indications and safety]
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Published on: December 7, 2012
Achim Benditz1, Loreto C Pulido2, Philipp Koehl3
1Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Sektion für Orthopädie und Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Klinikum Fichtelgebirge, Schillerhain 1-8, 95615, Marktredwitz, Deutschland. A.Benditz@klifi.de.
Abstract:
Interventional spinal injections are diagnostic or therapeutic procedures directed at a defined pain syndrome and anatomical target structures. Their quality depends more on the clinical phenotyping, target selection, pharmacological knowledge, appropriate procedural guidance and a consistent safety strategy than on the injection itself. Landmark-based, ultrasound-guided, X‑ray or computed tomography (CT)-guided techniques have distinct advantages and limitations and are not interchangeable. This review article covers the general principles of the indications, mechanisms of action, technical planning, hygiene, monitoring and follow-up. The aim of the treatment is a time-limited window for mobilization, functional improvement and active rehabilitation.
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