Spine

Causes of Failed Spinal Anaesthesia

Causes of Failed Spinal AnaesthesiaĀ ā€“ MM1502

Spinal (subarachnoid or intrathecal) anaesthesia has been regardedĀ as one of the most reliable types of block methods, although theĀ possibility of failure is well known. Knowing that spinal anaesthesiaĀ can fail requires the technique to be performed in a way thatĀ minimises the risk. Awareness of the possible mechanisms of failureĀ can help to avoid them. This review looks at some of the mechanismsĀ that can lead to failure.

Modern Medicine ā€“ FebruaryĀ 2015

February 24, 2015 by Anaesthesia Pain Spine

Percutaneous Intervertebral Disc Decompression for Pain Management

Percutaneous Intervertebral Disc Decompression for Pain ManagementĀ – MM1404

For a very specifically defined group of patientsĀ with contained intervertebral disc protrusions,Ā there is an option called nucleoplasty or plasmaĀ disc decompression. Nucleoplasty is a procedureĀ for percutaneous disc decompression based on aĀ minimally invasive interventional procedure.

Modern Medicine ā€“ April 2014

April 22, 2014 by Nucleoplasty Pain Spine
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