Facet Joint Injection
Facet Joint Injection Donald V. La Barge, III, MD Key Facts Terminology Injection of corticosteroid and anesthetic into lumbar facet joint Pre-Procedure Facet joint osteoarthritis Synovial cyst causing neurologic symptoms…
Celiac Plexus Block
Celiac Plexus Block Lubdha M. Shah, MD Key Facts Terminology Palliative procedure in cases of severe upper abdominal pain caused by pancreatitis or advanced cancers of the upper abdominal viscera,…
Cavity Spinwand
Cavity Spinwand Donald V. La Barge, III, MD Key Facts Terminology Cavity creation via plasma field ablation of vertebral body neoplasms prior to cement injection Pre-Procedure Indication Spinal tumor ±…
Percutaneous Discectomy
Percutaneous Discectomy Lubdha M. Shah, MD Key Facts Terminology Percutaneous disc removal to reduce intradiscal pressure → protruded disc retracts back in place, reduced irritation on annulus nociceptive nerve receptors…
Nucleoplasty
Nucleoplasty Lubdha M. Shah, MD Key Facts Terminology Method of percutaneous disc decompression using Coblation technology: Bipolar radiofrequency energy Radiofrequency energy dissolves portion of nucleus Advantage: Controlled and highly localized…
