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Lumbar microdiscectomy
Abstract: Lumbar disc herniations are seen frequently in pain management practices. Specialists are well versed in the nonsurgical treatments for lumbar radiculopathy. Although most disc herniations would resolve without the need for surgery; it should be considered when patients have refractory pain or motor deficit. The following article discusses the surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation—microdiscectomy. Pertinent literature has been reviewed and the surgical outcomes are highlighted. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - April 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Derek Kroll Source Type: research

Cervical artificial disc replacement
This article is intended to describe the procedure of cervical artificial disc replacement and address its appropriate use. The indications have been reviewed along with discussion regarding which patients may benefit from this surgical procedure. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - April 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Joshua Bentley, Moises Googe, Jason Seibly Source Type: research

Cervical laminoplasty vs cervical laminectomy with fusion
This article discusses the treatments available and outlines the benefits of each. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - April 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Michael Casey, Moises Googe, Jason Seibly Source Type: research

Surgical treatment of cervical radiculopathy
Abstract: Cervical radiculopathy can be a disabling condition for patients. Pain, paresthesia, and motor deficit may occur. Although there are ample treatment options for these patients, surgery may be necessary. The goal of this article is to discuss the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy and outline surgical indications. Surgical options are discussed in detail. Anterior and posterior approaches will be reviewed along with the advantages of each. Hopefully this article enables the reader to look at cervical radiculopathy through the eyes of a surgeon and aid in determining appropriate care. Understanding the surgical an...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - April 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Brian K. Hudson Source Type: research

Introduction
The collaboration between pain management physicians and spinal surgeons is crucial in improving patient outcome. Many spinal conditions can be resolved with therapeutic injections or by controlling the painful symptoms until the disease state resolves. Additionally, many spinal interventions aid in the diagnosis of pathology. Many conditions are clear cut; the clinical description matching the radiographic finding. Unfortunately, many patients present with multilevel spondylosis and nebulous symptomatology. The authors feel that most back and neck discomfort is multifactorial because of a combination of disc degeneration,...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - April 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jason Seibly Source Type: research

Table of Contents
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Editorial Board
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Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - January 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

New frontiers in palliative care
Abstract: Palliative care is an interdisciplinary approach provided to patients and their families when the medical expectation of recovery is negligible. Palliative care does not focus on a single disease. However, it takes into account the integrity of the human being, allowing the patient to improve his or her quality of life and relief from the suffering imposed by adverse medical conditions. The increasing need for a comprehensive approach in health care for patients and families suffering from cancer and noncancer chronic degenerative diseases makes palliative care an indispensable resource in today's society. The cu...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - January 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sandra Milena Molina Giraldo Source Type: research

Overview of palliative care in Latin America
Abstract: In 1985, approximately 50 million people died in the world of which 37.9 million were in developing countries, where cancer was the cause in 10% of the cases. In these developing countries, most cancer resources are destined to curative treatments, which do not always have the best results. Roughly 12.7 million new cases are diagnosed globally each year; without substantial improvement in cancer control, it is predicted that this worldwide annual toll will rise to 21.3 million new cancer cases and 13.1 million deaths by 2030. That is why education, along with rules to facilitate the availability of opioid analges...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - January 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: T. Nathalia Acosta, B. Carolina Ramirez Source Type: research

Advances in interventional procedures to manage pain and suffering in advanced oncological diseases
Abstract: Cancer pain is often related with suffering. Despite all the efforts and the availability of new drugs, it can be severe and reluctant. The classical World Health Organization (WHO) ladder is based on a fixed treatment model; therefore, it may not fulfill the goal of an adequate pain relief. That is why a more multimodal and mobile regimen, using coadjuvants and interventional therapies could be useful. The present review updates the role of interventional pain management as a part of a comprehensive management, with the celiac plexus block being highlighted, and also gives us a glance for the potential use of ul...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - January 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Carlos Eduardo Restrepo-Garces, Carlos Mario Gomez, Santiago Jaramillo, Lizeth Jazmin Ramirez, Juan Felipe Vargas, Jairo Moyano, Carlos Guerrero Source Type: research

Psychological and family-related facts of suffering in patients with chronic diseases
Abstract: Illnesses that limit life or functioning have the potential to cause significant distress and lead to suffering. Suffering is a subjective and multidimensional experience that results from the person's appraisal of threat and exhaustion of coping resources. Detection and management of suffering in patients who are chronically ill have become of great interest in the last few years as relief from suffering was established as one of palliative care main goals. Psychological, sociocultural, and family issues that contribute to suffering are discussed. Also, assessment strategies and instruments, as well as intervent...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - January 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Maria Clara Vélez, Carolina Palacio, Ana Isabel Moreno, Alicia Krikorian Source Type: research

Palliative care in patients with chronic nononcological diseases
This article seeks to show the importance of joint work between physicians and palliative care specialists to define the most appropriate management for these patients and optimize quality of life. (Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management)
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - January 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Marta Ximena León, Luis F. Giraldo, Jorge Restrepo, María Leonor Rengifo-Varona Source Type: research

Introduction
Taking care and accompanying a family and a patient with an advanced terminal disease with several symptoms and suffering has been the main purpose of palliative care, something humankind has always taken into consideration; a purpose that, in one way or another and depending on the age and the degree of knowledge and awareness, intends to assure relief of pain and unnecessary suffering. Palliative care is intended to set a scientific and humane approach of suffering seen from several scientific and philosophical lines and tendencies, but finally ending in a common product: the human being. A human being provided with a br...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - January 1, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: John Jairo Vargas Gómez Source Type: research

Table of Contents
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Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - October 1, 2012 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

Editorial Board
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Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - October 1, 2012 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research