This book is a comprehensive review of image guided interventions of the spine. Beginning with a chapter dedicated to the history of image guided spinal interventions, authors set the stage for the role these procedures have and will play in the field. Chapters cover the key procedures, techniques, and considerations to maximize effectiveness and patient care. Some major topics covered include: imaging osseo-ligamentous spine anatomy, percutaneous vertebroplasty, image guided tumor ablation, and vascular spine intervention. Additional features include high-quality illustrations with concise descriptions and clinical cases discussions. This is an ideal guide for interventional neuroradiologists, radiologists, pain management physicians, neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, and related residents, fellows, and students wanting in depth information on image guided interventions of the spine.

History of percutaneous vertebroplasty

Percutaneous vertebroplasty - the state of art
Surgical anatomy and percutaneous approaches
Spinal biomechanics
Instruments and equipment
Vertebroplasty-based techniques
Spinal radiology and functional imaging
Perioperative period
Percutaneous vertebroplasty for aggressive vertebral hemangiomas
Percutaneous vertebroplasty for benign vertebral pathology: osteoporotic vertebral fractures and posttraumatic vertebral osteonecrosis (Kummel disease)
Percutaneous vertebroplasty for malignant lesions: metastases and multiple myeloma
Complications of percutaneous vertebroplasty
Radiation exposure and protection.