Miscellaneous Interventions

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of a broad range of peripheral interventions used for the management of acute, chronic, and cancer pain such as Bier’s block, bursa injections, ilio-inguinal, ilio-hypogastric and genitofemoral nerve blocks, oint blocks (including shoulder, knee and hip injections, and genicular nerve blocks). Furthermore, myofascial trigger point injections, peripheral nerve blocks (including the brachial plexus and the upper limbs as well as lower limbs), and suprascapular nerve blocks are described. Radiofrequency procedures are included as well. Anatomy, indications, contraindications, patient positioning, technique, and complications are covered for each topic. The role of prolotherapy and vertebroplasty are also discussed.