TY - GEN digital ID - 131869129 TI - Essentials of Radiofrequency Ablation of the Spine and Joints AU - Deer, Timothy R. AU - Azeem, Nomen PY - 2021 SN - 9783030780326 9783030780333 9783030780340 9783030780319 PB - Cham Springer International Publishing DB - UniCat KW - Anesthesiology KW - Pharmacology. Therapy KW - Neuropathology KW - Human medicine KW - geneeskunde KW - hersenen KW - anesthesie KW - analgesie KW - pijn UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:131869129 AB - This book provides a comprehensive review of the development of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of chronic pain. The book consists of three sections; it begins with the foundations of RFA by examining its history, development, mechanisms of action, and types. The second section explores various indications for RFA, including cervical pain, spinal metastasis, vertebral body, and hip joint pain. The final section then discusses the utilization of peripheral nerve ablation. The book concludes with future indications and forward-looking options for these therapies. Essentials of Radiofrequency Ablation of the Spine and Joints is a forward-looking resource that recognizes the expanding field of RFA indications and new tools for ablation. ER -