Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression
A Practical Guide
Authors: Choy, Daniel S.J.
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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.
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Introduction: Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression
Pages 1-18
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Principles of Lasers
Pages 19-27
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Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Intervertebral Discs
Pages 29-57
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Familial Incidence of Disc Herniation. Epidemiologic and Genetic Evidence: A Hypothesis Suggesting That Laminectomy and Discectomy Are Counterproductive
Pages 59-64
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Patient Selection
Pages 65-69
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression
- Book Subtitle
- A Practical Guide
- Authors
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- Daniel S.J. Choy
- Copyright
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media New York
- eBook ISBN
- 978-0-387-21542-6
- DOI
- 10.1007/b97255
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-0-387-00260-6
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-1-4419-1811-6
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XII, 239
- Topics
