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Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

A Practical Guide

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Authors:
  1. Daniel S.J. Choy

    1. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York
      Laser Spine Center, New York

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction: Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 1-18

  3. Principles of Lasers

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 19-27

  4. Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Intervertebral Discs

    • Sohail K. Mirza
    Pages 29-57

  5. Familial Incidence of Disc Herniation. Epidemiologic and Genetic Evidence: A Hypothesis Suggesting That Laminectomy and Discectomy Are Counterproductive

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 59-64

  6. Patient Selection

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 65-69

  7. The Neurologic Examination

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 71-87

  8. The Role of Radiology in Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

    • John A. Botsford
    Pages 89-124

  9. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lumbothoracic Spine Under Compression

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 125-130

  10. Initial Consultation and First Interview

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 131-135

  11. The Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression Procedure

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 137-162

  12. Complications of Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression and Their Treatments

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 163-171

  13. Postprocedure Physical Therapy

    • Arpad S. Fejos
    Pages 173-182

  14. Complicated Disc Herniations Responding to Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 183-189

  15. Unexpected Results in Patients Treated with Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 191-195

  16. Endoscopic Laser Foraminoplasty: A Treatment Concept and Two-Year Outcome Analysis

    • M.T.N. Knight, A.K.D. Goswami
    Pages 197-209

  17. Role of Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression in the Treatment of Discogenic Back Pain

    • William Black, Arpad S. Fejos, Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 211-215

  18. Clinical Experience in 2088 Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression Procedures

    • Daniel S. J. Choy
    Pages 217-221

  19. Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression: A 10-Year Follow-Up of Clinical Data

    • Daniel S. J. Choy, Arpad S. Fejos
    Pages 223-228

  20. Back Matter

    Pages 229-239
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About this book

This practical guide, beautifully illustrated with line drawings and images throughout, covers the basic science, laser physics, patient selection, diagnostic maneuvers and useful imaging methods of PLDD. In addition, step-by-step instructions are given on needle placement, how to enter difficult discs, and delivery of laser energy. Also included are chapters on possible complications and how to manage them, when to consider a repeat procedure, as well as long term rehabilitation.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York

    Daniel S.J. Choy

  • Laser Spine Center, New York

    Daniel S.J. Choy

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

  • Book Subtitle: A Practical Guide

  • Authors: Daniel S.J. Choy

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b97255

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2003

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-00260-6

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-1811-6

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-21542-6

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 239

  • Topics: Interventional Radiology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pain Medicine

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