Currently, the diagnosis of persistent pain conditions of the spine is by no means standardised, and there has been a lack of clear consensus regarding appropriate algorithms both for diagnosis and for treatment. One needs only to recall the case of discography, which was recognised as having diagnostic value but of uncertain applicability in routine clinical practice. An important component of diagnosis and treatment of chronic spinal pain is the procedure of spinal endoscopy, a minimally invasive endoscopic technique recently introduced for use in clinical practice. It can be expected that...
Currently, the diagnosis of persistent pain conditions of the spine is by no means standardised, and there has been a lack of clear consensus regardin...