Diagnostic Injection Studies (Interventional Radiology)
This spine surgery lecture is about diagnostic injection studies - interventional radiological procedures used for diagnosis and pain relief in degenerative cervical spine conditions.
Lecturer: Alberto Zerbi, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 2_6_zerbi
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.027
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture covers diagnostic injection studies. The interventional radiology procedures are discussed which are commonly employed for diagnosis and pain relief in degenerative cervical spine disorders.
The procedures discussed are transforaminal, interlaminar epidural, spinal cord stimulation, facet joint, cervical facet joint nerve block, atlantoaxial joint and stellate ganglion block. The procedures are described in detail starting from patient positioning and placement of image intensifier, then radiographic pre-injection imaging along with a schematic anatomical diagram. Step by step guidance of needle advancement and appearance of optimal contrast appearance for confirmation of correct needle placement. The appearance of contrast in case of the sub-optimally placed needle is also shown. At the end of each procedure the listener is briefed about the structures at risk and how to avoid them.
Learning Objectives
- To become familiar with the commonly used therapeutic and diagnostic interventional radiological procedures
- To familiarise with the common pitfalls and complications associated with them
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Diagnostic Injection Studies (Interventional Radiology)
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
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Q: What courses does eccElearning provide?
A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
