Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques

Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed joined the faculty of the Anesthesiology Department at the University of Wisconsin in 2014 to provide Chronic Pain Medicine Services as part of the Interventional Pain Program. He received his medical training at Assiut University Medical School in Egypt, completed a master's degree in Public Health, research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, and residency in anesthesiology and pain management fellowship at University of Cincinnati. As part of the Interventional Pain Program, Dr. Abd-Elsayed evaluates patients at the Pain Clinic, and when an interventional pain treatment is appropriate, performs procedures at the Madison Surgery Center. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous research grants, published more than 70 peer-reviewed manuscripts and authored several editorials and book chapters. He has presented at more than 60 international and national conferences and has earned more than 15 awards at the state and national levels. In addition, he has served as a reviewer for more than 20 journals and as an editor to several journals.

"This book overviews radiofrequency ablation with respect to temperature, duration requirements, the need for motor or sensory nerve testing, and the location of vulnerable structures in proximity to the target nerve. It covers the physiology of radiofrequency ablation and its role in pain medicine. The book is comprehensive in discussing all forms of indications and more importantly, contraindications and risks. The eBook offers flashcards, highlighting, and links to references." -©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Robert R. Gaiser, MD (Yale School of Medicine) Doody's Score: 5 Stars!

• 1. History of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)2. Mechanism of Action3. Patient Selection, Indications, and Contraindications4. Perioperative Management5. Cervical Medial Branches6. Thoracic Medial Branches7. Lumbar Medial Branches8. Radiofrequency Ablation Involving the Sacroiliac Joint9. Radiofrequency Ablation of Hip Joint Articular Nerves10. Knee Joint11. Ankle Joint Articular Nerves12. Shoulder Joint13. Radiofrequency Ablation and Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Upper Extremities14. Radiofrequency Ablation and Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Lower Extremities15. Radiofrequency Ablation for Headache16. Radiofrequency Ablation and Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation for the Sympathetic Nervous System17. Radiofrequency Ablation of the Medial Branch in the Presence of Other Devices18. Radiofrequency Ablation Complications and Management19. Measuring Outcomes