... this technique for conventionally fractionated radiation treatment of a lung tumor The application of IGRT using fiducial markers in the spine in our patient allowed for radiation treatment of ... Discussion IGRT has emerged as a method of improving radiation treatment accuracy for tumors near the spinal cord Three forms of IGRT for this purpose have been described in the literature: cone-beam ... room These images have a higher resolution than traditionally used megavoltage (MV) images and allow for matching of patient anatomy to bony landmarks on a DRR Yin et al [8] at Henry Ford Hospital...
... re-innervating the joint In this study we investigate the long-term efficacy of facet debridement for the treatment of chronic back pain originating in the facet joint MATERIALS AND METHODS Patient ... with a median period of pain relief being months The range of relief for the radiofrequency group was from zero days to 16 months for all 26 patients who underwent the radiofrequency procedure Of ... patients reported significant pain improvement for at least 36 months postoperatively This durable effect is particularly promising, given the propensity for facet joint pain to return following dorsal...
... laminoforaminotomy for unilateral radiculopathy: results of a new technique in 100 cases J Neurosurg 2001; 95: 51-57 Khoo LT, Fessler RG Microendoscopic decompressive laminotomy for the treatment ... invasive, such as endoscopic laminoforaminoplasty, should decrease the risk of major adverse events, allow for same day hospital discharge, and decrease the need for postoperative analgesia and ... conflict of interest exists References Kunogi J, Hasue M Diagnosis and operative treatment of intraforaminal and extraforaminal nerve root compression Spine 1991; 16: 1312-1320 Porter RW, Hibbert...
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