Interventional Techniques for the Management of Sacroiliac Joint Pain (eBook)

As the growing prevalence of chronic low back pain continues to burden our healthcare system, identification and treatment of the appropriate source of pain is critical. There may be up to a million patients annually with low back complaints that have sacroiliac joint conditions likely to cause or contribute to the pain. There is an unmet need for a comprehensive clinically focused, fast reference on sacroiliac joint pain treatment. The book is structured into eight chapters that include a robust overview of anatomy, physiology, patient selection, and both conservative and advanced treatments. As the body of evidence compiles for the utilization of minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of low back pain to in lieu of major back surgery, this book provides options that may benefit patients with low back pain with the use of both established and novel treatments. As the healthcare industry continues to invest in research and development of cutting-edge treatments for pain control, this book discusses in detail the most current treatment options available. Written by high profile, nationally recognized experts in the field of interventional pain management, Interventional Techniques for the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain is one of the first manuals of its kind to provide a focused and comprehensive approach to the effective treatment of sacroiliac joint pain.