Atlas of Interventional Pain Management 4/e

Bolster your knowledge of minimally invasive techniques and add new procedures to your repertoire with the third
edition of the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management. Noted authority Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD provides consistent,
concise, and clear advice on the safest, most clinically sound techniques. All chapters뾦ncluding 20 new ones뾣eature
CPT codes for each procedure, indications, relevant anatomy, technique, side effects and complications, and clinical
pearls. The full-color illustrations and procedural videos on DVD ensure that you have the detailed guidance you need
to provide your patients with the safest and most effective treatment.

Covers every standard interventional procedure performed in clinical practice today, giving you all the guidance you
need to implement safe, effective treatments to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Provides lavish, detailed illustrations that highlight the key steps in each procedure to help you integrate
interventional techniques into your practice.

Pairs line drawings with CT, MR and/or radiographic images to illustrate relevant points in the text.

Features step-by-step instructions, full-color anatomical diagrams, CPT codes, and clinical pearls뾣or every procedure?
making it quick and easy for you to find the answers you need so you can maximize your success rate and reduce
complications while.
Covers new developments and recent advances in 20 new chapters on radiofrequency lesionings, decompression techniques,
compression techniques, nerve blocks, percutaneous discectomies, percutaneous kyphoplasty, sacral nerve stimulation,
cervical cordotomy, and dorsal root entry zone (DREZ) lesioning techniques.

Incorporates updates on the most current procedural information, including additional fluoroscopic images that
demonstrate the use of this promising modality for guiding needle and catheter placement.

Includes 10-15 videos on DVD, each 5-10 minutes in length, that demonstrate interventional pain procedures, as well as
preparation of the patient, alternate approaches, and indications and contraindications


Table of Contents
Section 1: HEAD

1. Atlanto-Occipital Block Technique

2. Atlantoaxial Block Technique

3. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: Transnasal Approach

4. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: Greater Palatine Foramen Approach

5. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: Lateral Approach

6. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: Radiofrequency Lesioning

7. Greater and Lesser Occipital Nerve Block

8. Greater and Lesser Occipital Nerve Block: Radiofrequency Lesioning

9. Gasserian Ganglion Block

10. Gasserian Ganglion Block: Radiofrequency Lesioning

11. Gasserian Ganglion Block: Balloon Compression Technique

12. Trigeminal Nerve Block: Coronoid Approach

13. Selective Maxillary Nerve Block: Coronoid Approach

14. Selective Mandibular Nerve Block: Coronoid Approach

15. Supraorbital Nerve Block

16. Supratrochlear Nerve Block

17. Infraorbital Nerve Block: Extraoral Approach

18. Infraorbital Nerve Block: Intraoral Approach

19. Mental Nerve Block: Extraoral Approach

20. Mental Nerve Block: Intraoral Approach

21. Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block

22. Auriculotemporal Nerve Block

23. Greater Auricular Nerve Block

Section 2: NECK

24. Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block: Extraoral Approach

25. Glosspharyngeal Nerve Block: Intraoral Approach

26. Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block: Radiofrequency Lesioning

27. Vagus Nerve Block

28. Spinal Accessory Nerve Block

29. Phrenic Nerve Block

30. Facial Nerve Block

31. Superficial Cervical Plexus Block

32. Deep Cervical Plexus Block

33. Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block

34. Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Block

35. Stellate Ganglion Block: Anterior Approach

36. Stellate Ganglion Block: Posterior Approach

37. Stellate Ganglion Block: Vertebral Body Approach

38. Stellate Ganglion Block: Radiofrequency Lesioning

39. Third Occipital Nerve Block

40. Third Occipital Nerve Block: Radiofrequency Lesioning

41. Cervical Facet Block: Medial Branch Technique

42. Cervical Facet Neurolysis: Radiofrequency Lesioning of the Cervical Medial Branch

43. Cervical Facet Block: Intra-articular Technique

44. Cervical Epidural Block: Translaminar Approach

45. Cervical Epidural Block: Transforaminal Approach

46. Lysis of Cervical Epidural Adhesions: Racz Technique

47. Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block

Section 3: SHOULDER AND UPPER EXTERMITY

48. Brachial Plexus Block: Interscalene Approach

49. Brachial Plexus Block: Supraclavicular Approach

50. Brachial Plexus Block: Infraclavicular Approach

51. Brachial Plexus Block: Axillary Approach

52. Suprascapular Nerve Block

53. Radial Nerve Block at the Humerus

54. Median Cutaneous and Intercostobrachial Nerve Block

55. Radial Nerve Block at the Elbow

56. Median Nerve Block at the Elbow

57. Ulnar Nerve Block at the Elbow

58. Radial Nerve Block at the Wrist

59. Median Nerve Block at the Wrist

60. Ulnar Nerve Block at the Wrist

61. Metacarpal and Digital Nerve Block

62. Intravenous Regional Anesthesia

Section 4: THORAX AND CHEST WALL

63. Thoracic Epidural Block: Midline Approach

64. Thoracic Epidural Block: Paramedian Approach

65. Thoracic Epidural Block-Transforaminal Approach

66. Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block

67. Thoracic Facet Block: Medial Branch Technique

68. Radiofrequency Lesioning-Thoracic Medial Branch

69. Thoracic Facet Block: Intra-Articular Technique

70. Thoracic Sympathetic Ganglion Block

71. Intercostal Nerve Block

72. Radiofrequency Lesioning-Intercostal Nerve

73. Interpleural Nerve Block: Percutaneous Technique

74. Interpleural Nerve Block: Tunneled Catheter Technique

Section 5: ABDOMEN AND ABDOMINAL WALL

75. Splanchnic Nerve Block: Classic Two-Needle Technique

76. Splanchnic Nerve Block-Single Needle Technique

77. Celiac Plexus Block: Classic Two-Needle Retrocrural Technique

78. Celiac Plexus Block: Single Needle Retrocrual Technique

79. Celiac Plexus Block: Two-Needle Transcrural Technique

80. Celiac Plexus Block: Single-Needle Periaortic Technique

81. Celiac Plexus Block: Single-Needle Transaortic Technique

82. Celiac Plexus Block: Lateral Approach

83. Celiac Plexus Block: Single-Needle Anterior Technique

84. Transverse Abdominis Plane Block*

85. Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Block*

86. Ilioinguinal Nerve Block

87. Iliohypogastric Nerve Block

88. Genitofemoral Nerve Block

Section 6: BACK AND PELVIS

89. Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Block

90. Radiofrequncy Lesioning-Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Block

91. Lumbar Paravertebral Nerve Block

92. Lumbar Facet Block: Medial Branch Technique

93. Radiofrequency Lesioning- Lumbar Medial Branch Block

94. Lumbar Facet Block: Intra-Articular Technique

95. Lumbar Grey Ramus Communicans Block*

96. Lumbar Grey Ramus Communicans Block-Radiofrequency Lesioning*

97. Lumbar Epidural Block-Interlaminar Approach

98. Lumbar Epidural Block-Transforaminal Approach

99. Selective Nerve Root Block-Lumbar Nerves

100. Lumbar Subarachnoid Block: Midline Approach

101. Lumbar Subarachnoid Block: Paramedian Approach

102. Lumbar Subarachnoid Block: Lumbosacral Approach of Taylor

103. Lumbar Myelography

104. Superior Cluneal Nerve Block*

105. Caudal Epidural Block: Prone Position

106. Caudal Epidural Block: Lateral Position

107. Lysis of Lumbar Epidural Adhesions: Racz Technique

108. Sacral Nerve Block: Trans-sacral Approach

109. Sacroiliac Lateral Branch Nerve Block*

110. Sacroiliac Lateral Branch-Radiofrequency Lesioning*

111. Hypogastric Plexus Block: Single-Needle Medial Paraspinous Technique

112. Hypogastric Plexus Block: Classic Two-Needle Technique

113. Hypogastric Plexus Block: Single-Needle Trans-Discal Technique

114. Hypogastric Plexus Block: Single-Needle Anterior Technique*

115. Ganglion of Walther (Impar) Block-Prone Technique

116. Ganglion of Walther (Impar) Block-Trans-Coccygeal Technique *

117. Pudendal Nerve Block: Transvaginal Approach

118. Pudendal Nerve Block: Transperineal Approach

119. Sacroiliac Joint Injection

120. Radiofrequency Lesioning Sacroiliac Joint

Section 7: LOWER EXTREMITY

121. Lumbar Plexus Nerve Block: Winnie 3-in-1 Technique

122. Lumbar Plexus Nerve Block: Fascia Iliaca Compartment Technique*

123. Lumbar Plexus Nerve Block: Psoas Compartment Technique

124. Femoral Nerve Block

125. Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block

126. Obturator Nerve Block

127. Sciatic Nerve Block: Anterior Approach

128. Sciatic Nerve Block: Posterior Approach

129. Sciatic Nerve Block: Lithotomy Approach

130. Piriformis Block*

131. Sciatic Nerve Block at the Femur-Lateral Approach*

132. Tibial Nerve Block at the Knee-Posterior Approach

133. Tibial Nerve Block at the Knee-Lateral Approach*

134. Tibial Nerve Block at the Ankle

135. Saphenous Nerve Block at the Knee

136. Saphenous Nerve Block at the Ankle

137. Common Peroneal Nerve Block at the Knee-Posterior Approach

138. Common Peroneal Nerve Block at the Knee-Lateral Approach*

139. Deep Peroneal Nerve Block at the Ankle

140. Superficial Peroneal Nerve Block at the Ankle

141. Sural Nerve Block at the Ankle

142. Metatarsal and Digital Nerve Block of the Foot

Section 8: ADVANCED INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

Cervical Subarachnoid Neurolytic Block

143. Lumbar Subarachnoid Neurolytic Block

144. Implantation of Subcutaneously Tunneled One-Piece Epidural Catheters

145. Implantation of Subcutaneously Tunneled Two-Piece Epidural Catheters

146. Neuroadenolysis of the Pituitary: Needle-Through-Needle Technique

147. Cervical Discography

148. Thoracic Discography

149. Lumbar Discography

150. Epiduroscopy

151. Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty

152. Percutaneous Intradiscal Nucleoplasty

153. Biaculoplasty*

154. Percutaneous Discectomy-Automated Technique

155. Percutaneous Discectomy-Laser Assisted Technique*

156. Percutaneous Laser Assisted Annuloplasty

157. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty

158. Percutaneous Balloon Kyphoplasty

159. Sacroplasty

160. Spinal Cord Stimulation: Stage 1 Trial Stimulation-Cervical

161. Spinal Cord Stimulation: Stage 1 Trial Stimulation-Lumbar

162. Spinal Cord Stimulation: Stage II Pulse Generator Implantation/Receiver Antenna

163. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation-Occipital Nerves

164. Implantation of Totally Implantable Reservoirs and Injection Ports

165. Implantation of Totally Implantable Infusion Pumps

166. Percutaneous Spinal Fusion