Anticoagulation in Pediatric Patients
The use of antithrombotic agents is increasing in infants, children and adolescents. The more recent routine inclusion of children in FDA-monitored clinical trials has propelled the rapid accumulation of safety…
Targeted drug delivery via intrathecal pain pump for the treatment of malignant pain
Cancer patients experience pain at significant rates but are often undertreated—it is estimated that less than 1% of eligible cancer pain patients receive appropriate targeted drug delivery to address their…
Visceral nerve interventions in interventional radiology
Chronic abdominal visceral pain management often requires multidisciplinary collaboration. Image-guided visceral nerve interventions may be critical in the management of visceral pain refractory to medical treatments. Abdominal and pelvic pain…
Epidural steroid injection technique
An epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a minimally invasive, image guided procedure for the treatment of back pain. Pain originating in the lumbar spine is the most common referral for…
Health inequities, bias, and artificial intelligence
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain leads to significant healthcare utilization, decreased productivity, and disability globally. Due to its complex etiology, MSK pain is often chronic and challenging to manage effectively. Disparities in…
Thoracolumbar spinal cord stimulation: technique and overview
Since the introduction of spinal cord stimulation in 1967, the therapy has become a cornerstone in the treatment of several chronic pain syndromes, including but not limited to: postlaminectomy syndrome,…
Percutaneous spinal decompression
Symptoms arise when narrowing of the spinal canal, lateral recesses, or intervertebral foramina impinge upon the neural structures that traverse the spinal column. Pathology involving the structures that make up…
Fusion Technologies for Image-Guided Robotic Interventions
An image guided robot only becomes fully useful with integrated software leveraging image fusion. Image fusion is the process of registering and superimposing imaging data in the same coordinate space…
The Transformative Impact of AI, Extended Reality, and Robotics in Interventional Radiology: Current Trends and Applications
Interventional Radiology is at the forefront of integrating advanced imaging techniques and minimally-invasive procedures to enhance patient care. The advent of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs), including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics,…
Remote-Controlled and Teleoperated Systems: Taking Robotic Image Guided Interventions to the Next Stage
Remote-controlled and teleoperated robotic systems mark transformative advancements in interventional radiology (IR), with the potential to enhance precision, reduce radiation exposure, and expand access to care. By integrating robotic devices…
