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• Vertebroplasty

  Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure in which surgical cement (material developed to be used in bones) is injected into the spinal column. This procedure can be indicated if you are suffering from pain caused by a vertebral compression fracture. This means that a vertebra (part of your...

• Neurolysis (Pain Treatment)

  Neurolysis is the deliberate destruction of a nerve or an intertwining network of nerves (plexus) with the aim of providing permanent pain relief by interrupting the transmission of pain signals in the nerves. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN: The patient should fast 5 hours prior to the exam

• Abscess Drainage

  Abscess drainage consists of making a cut, providing a "channel" of escape to the pus, either through a drainage tube or by leaving the cavity open. Before doing this drainage, the surrounding area should be anaesthetised. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN: The patient should fast 4 hours prior to the exam...

• CT biopsy

  Biopsy is a surgical procedure in which a tissue or cell sample is collected for later laboratory study, such as the evolution of a particular chronic disease.  PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN: The patient should fast 4 hours prior to the exam , bring the coagulation study and usual medication. If...

• CT Myelography

  Myelography is a technique by which an x-ray from the spinal cord is taken after an injection of a radiopaque contrast medium into the area to be examined. The myelography will allow to analyse abnormalities inside the spine, such as a herniated disk or a cancerous tumor.  PRECAUTIONS TO BE...

• Growth Factors Injection

  Growth factors are a set of substances, most of which are protein-like, which together with hormones and neurotransmitters play an important role in the intercellular communication.  PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN: This examination does not require any previous preparation.

• Facet joint Infiltration

  Intra-facet Infiltration is a minimally invasive "non-surgical" technique which can provide pain relief. It is a simple and low-cost procedure, performed with a thin needle only. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN: The patient should fast 3 hours prior to the exam.  You should buy and bring 1 vial of...

• Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation (Osteoid Osteoma)

  Radiofrequency ablation is the most efficient procedure for the definitive treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. It is performed with catheters through veins and arteries, without the need for chest opening. In this way, the recovery is very fast and the patient can leave the hospital 24 to 48 hours...