Long‐term effectiveness of epidural steroid injections after new episodes of low back pain in older adults
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1975
Abstract: There is limited research on the long‐term effectiveness of epidural steroid injections (ESI) in older adults despite the high prevalence of back and leg pain in this age group. We tested the hypotheses that older… read more here.
Keywords: long term; older adults; effectiveness epidural; epidural steroid ... See more keywords
Comparison of three CT-guided epidural steroid injection approaches in 104 patients with cervical radicular pain: transforaminal anterolateral, posterolateral, and transfacet indirect
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DOI: 10.1007/s00256-018-3027-0
Abstract: IntroductionThe treatment of persistent cervical radicular pain (CRP) by CT-guided epidural steroid injections (CTESI) by a transforaminal anterolateral (TFA) approach is associated with rare but serious complications. Two recently described transforaminal posterolateral (TFP) and transfacet… read more here.
Keywords: radicular pain; pain; cervical radicular; transforaminal anterolateral ... See more keywords
Complications of Fluoroscopically Guided Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections
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DOI: 10.1007/s11916-020-00897-1
Abstract: Cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection is a common intervention in the management of cervical radiculitis. Given the large number of injections done annually, it is important to assess the potential complications associated with this procedure.… read more here.
Keywords: epidural steroid; cervical interlaminar; interlaminar epidural; complications fluoroscopically ... See more keywords
Facet joint injection versus epidural steroid injection for lumbar spinal stenosis: intra-individual study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2016.08.006
Abstract: AIM To evaluate the efficacy of facet joint injection (FJI) for patients with lumbar central canal stenosis (LCS) in comparison with epidural steroid injection (ESI) in the same individuals. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two hundred and… read more here.
Keywords: joint injection; steroid injection; study; facet joint ... See more keywords
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection: Techniques and Evidence.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2017.08.001
Abstract: Cervical epidural steroid injections are a common treatment of cervical radicular pain. Important safety considerations include attention to the possibility of spinal cord infarction and spinal epidural hematoma. When appropriate, radiographic, technical, and pharmacologic principals… read more here.
Keywords: epidural steroid; steroid injection; cervical epidural; steroid ... See more keywords
A comparison between effectiveness of gluteal trigger point and epidural steroid injection in lumbosacral canal stenosis patients: a randomized clinical trial.
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2033698
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis (LSS) is a degenerative spine disease and a major cause of pain and disability, especially in geriatrics. Primary symptom control in patients with LSS includes conservative treatment and non-surgical methods. In… read more here.
Keywords: injection; steroid injection; gluteal trigger; epidural steroid ... See more keywords
Annual Maximum Dose of Epidural Steroid Injection.
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnz191
Abstract: Patient selection criteria, interventional technique, steroid type, dose, injectate volume, outcomes, adverse effects, interval, and total number of injections are some of the important variables that factor into how much glucocorticoid (GC) may be administered… read more here.
Keywords: dose epidural; steroid; maximum dose; injection ... See more keywords
Fluoroscopically Guided Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection: Procedural Technique.
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000627
Abstract: Fluoroscopically guided lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections are indicated for the treatment of lumbar radicular pain that has failed more conservative options. This article details proper equipment and medications, patient positioning and set-up, step-by-step instructions… read more here.
Keywords: fluoroscopically guided; transforaminal epidural; lumbar transforaminal; guided lumbar ... See more keywords
Is Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection Safe and Efficacious for the Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy?
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000779
Abstract: C radiculopathy is a common condition encountered by spine surgeons with a reported annual incidence of 83 per 100,000 (107 in men, 64 in women).1 A trial of nonoperative care is usually recommended before consideration… read more here.
Keywords: epidural steroid; pathology; treatment; cervical epidural ... See more keywords
Transforaminal epidural steroid injections in cervical spinal disease with moderate to severe disability
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019266
Abstract: Abstract Despite many clinical trials on cervical epidural steroid injections, the indications for and long-standing outcomes of this treatment remain controversial. We evaluated the outcomes and indications for transforaminal cervical epidural steroid injection (TCESI) in… read more here.
Keywords: epidural steroid; moderate severe; disability; steroid injections ... See more keywords
Long‐term outcomes of transforaminal epidural steroid injection in patients with lumbosacral radicular pain according to the location, type, and size of herniated lumbar disc
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DOI: 10.1111/papr.13029
Abstract: Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is widely used to manage lumbosacral radicular pain due to herniated lumbar disc (HLD). read more here.
Keywords: steroid injection; transforaminal epidural; radicular pain; pain ... See more keywords