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Interventional Techniques for Chronic Pain.

Authors :
Gokul Toshiwal
Zirong Zhao
Cope, Doris K.
Source :
Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning; Winter2011, Vol. 11 Issue 4, p507-512, 6p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses interventional methods for chronic pain management. It says that these techniques, such as spinal cord stimulators (SCS), help in avoiding side effects in patients. It adds that lumbar facet and cervical pain are often treated with neurolytic nerve blocks or radio-frequency ablation (RFA). It mentions other interventional techniques including intrathecal drug delivery systems, epidural steroid injections, and regional nerve blocks.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19424469
Volume :
11
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74297446