RF for Treatments of Benign Lesions
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Radiofrequency Treatments on the Spine
Stefano Marcia • Luca Saba Editors
Radiofrequency Treatments on the Spine
Editors Stefano Marcia Radiology Santissima Trinita Hospital, ASSL Cagliari, ATS Sardegna, Cagliari Italy
Luca Saba Department of Radiology University of Cagliari Department of Radiology Cagliari Italy
ISBN 978-3-319-41461-4 ISBN 978-3-319-41462-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-41462-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017931642 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Radiofrequency (RF) is a medical procedure mainly used to reduce pain. An electrical current produced by a radio wave is used to heat up a small area of nerve tissue, thereby decreasing pain signals from that specific area. In the last 5 years, an important field of application of this procedure is the spine and its pathologies. The purpose of this book is to describe the principle and field of application of RF. This technique is accompanied by fewer complications and side effects, reduced risks of anesthesia, and lower costs. World-renowned researcher will describe the RF application for the treatment of disc herniation, discogenic and radicular pain, and facet joint arthropathy and for the treatment of benign and malignant lesions of the vertebral column. This book will cover a gap in the literature and meet the need expressed by a large number of specialists (interventional neuroradiologists and radiologists, neurosurgeons, and orthopedists) for a topical and handy guide that specifically illustrates the application of RF. Cagliari, Italy 06-Aug-2016
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Contents
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