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Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

A Practical Guide

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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  3. Principles of Lasers

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 19-27

  6. Patient Selection

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 65-69

  7. The Neurologic Examination

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 71-87

  10. Initial Consultation and First Interview

    • Daniel S.J. Choy
    Pages 131-135

  13. Postprocedure Physical Therapy

    • Arpad S. Fejos
    Pages 173-182

  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

  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.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York

    Daniel S.J. Choy

  • Laser Spine Center, New York

    Daniel S.J. Choy

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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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