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Considerations for Fluoroscopic Guided Intervention in Lumbar Spine

방사선 투시장치를 이용한 요추 중재술 시 고려점

  • Kim, Dong-Hyun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital) ;
  • Song, Kwang-Sup (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital)
  • Received : 2019.02.16
  • Accepted : 2019.07.05
  • Published : 2020.06.30
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Abstract

Spinal block procedures are useful methods that reduce the need for surgical treatment. In addition to their therapeutic aspects of pain relief, in many patients, they are also used for diagnostic purposes to distinguish from symptoms originating from extra-spinal areas. Therefore, these procedures are the most basic technique for orthopedic surgeons dealing with diseases from limbs and spine. On the other hand, despite the simplicity of the instruments and drugs used, the overall understanding of them and the lack of knowledge of the possible side effects and complications can cause serious harm to the patient at the beginning of the trial. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the types of drugs used in the spinal block procedures, pharmacokinetic properties, and the side effects of each drug. In addition, efforts should be made to identify their indications, as well as advantages and disadvantages of each procedure to avoid possible complications. The purpose of this review was to provide basic knowledge and skills necessary for lumbar spinal block procedures as well as provide the reader with the ability to perform themselves.

척추 신경 차단술은 다양한 발전을 거듭하면서 상당부분 수술적 치료의 필요성을 줄일 수 있는 대체 보존적 치료의 한 방법으로 자리매김하고 있다. 이러한 척추 신경 차단술은 통증 완화라는 치료적 측면뿐 아니라, 많은 환자에서 척추 이외의 다른 증상들과 감별을 위한 진단적 목적으로도 유용하게 사용되고 있어 사지 및 척추를 다루는 정형외과의사로서 가장 기본이 되는 술기라 할 수 있다. 하지만 사용하는 기구나 약물이 단순함에도 불구하고 이에 대한 전반적인 이해 및 발생 가능한 부작용 및 합병증에 대한 지식이 없다면 시행 초기에 오히려 환자에게 심각한 해를 끼칠 수 있게 된다. 따라서 척추 신경 차단술에 사용하는 약제들의 종류, 약동학적 특성과 각각 약제의 부작용에 대한 이해가 선행되어야 하며, 요추 전반에 걸친 각 시술의 적응증과 장단점을 파악하고 발생 가능한 합병증을 피하기 위해 노력을 기울여야 한다. 본 종설은 요추 신경 차단술에 필요한 기본적인 지식 및 술기를 접하여 독자 스스로 시행할 수 있게 함을 목적으로 한다.

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