An open-label non-inferiority randomized trail comparing the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided selective cervical nerve root block and fluoroscopy-guided cervical transforaminal epidural block for cervical radiculopathy
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DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2124445
Abstract: Abstract Object To compare therapeutic efficacy and safety of ultrasound (US)-guided selective nerve root block (SNRB) and fluoroscopy (FL)-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) for cervical spine radiculopathy (CSR). Method 156 patients with CSR randomly… read more here.
Keywords: transforaminal epidural; root block; ultrasound guided; group ... 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
Spinal epidural hematoma occurring at a distance from the transforaminal epidural injection site
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016654
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is a conservative method to treat back pain due to radiculopathy. However, epidural hematoma can occur after the procedure by various mechanisms, which can cause serious complications. Patient… read more here.
Keywords: back pain; spinal epidural; injection; hematoma ... See more keywords
Comparing the therapeutic effects of pregabalin and gabapentin after transforaminal epidural nerve block in lumbar radiculopathy
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029370
Abstract: Lumbar radiculopathy can be presented as low back pain and radiating pain. Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) has been used to treat radicular pain, and after the injection, additional medications such as gabapentinoids including pregabalin… read more here.
Keywords: transforaminal epidural; pain; lumbar radiculopathy; pregabalin gabapentin ... See more keywords
Comparison of radiation exposure to physicians between anteroposterior and lateral real-time fluoroscopy when performing lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections: A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029684
Abstract: Background: Lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections are used widely to alleviate low back radicular pain, but it requires real-time fluoroscopy, which can increase the risk of radiation exposure. Anteroposterior or lateral real-time fluoroscopy can be… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar transforaminal; transforaminal epidural; real time; time fluoroscopy ... 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
The retroneural approach: an alternative technique for lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections
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DOI: 10.1177/0284185118762248
Abstract: Background Compared with other available injection techniques for lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections (LTFESIs), the traditionally performed subpedicular approach is associated with a higher risk of spinal cord infarction, a rare but catastrophic complication. Purpose… read more here.
Keywords: needle tip; retroneural approach; transforaminal epidural; lumbar transforaminal ... See more keywords
Follow-up of at least five years after lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection for radicular pain due to lumbar disc herniation.
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DOI: 10.21037/apm.2020.01.05
Abstract: Herniation of the lumbar disc (HLD) is the most common cause of sciatica (1). Inflammatory materials surrounding a herniated disc can irritate the nerve root, causing radicular pain. Transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TFESIs) reduce inflammation… read more here.
Keywords: transforaminal epidural; radicular pain; lumbar disc; pain ... See more keywords
Epidural hematoma development contralateral to dura after lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection.
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DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2017-0012
Abstract: AIM To illustrate the anatomical and pathophysiological risks of epidural hematoma formation, other than direct needle trauma, after lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection in the setting of severe central canal stenosis. CASE REPORT This case… read more here.
Keywords: transforaminal epidural; lumbar transforaminal; epidural hematoma; hematoma ... See more keywords
Microdiscectomy compared with transforaminal epidural steroid injection for persistent radicular pain caused by prolapsed intervertebral disc: the NERVES RCT.
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DOI: 10.3310/hta25240
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sciatica is a common condition reported to affect > 3% of the UK population at any time and is most often caused by a prolapsed intervertebral disc. Currently, there is no uniformly adopted treatment strategy.… read more here.
Keywords: cost; transforaminal epidural; epidural steroid; steroid injection ... See more keywords
Effects of Local Anesthetics With or Without Steroids in High-Volume Transforaminal Epidural Blocks for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e137
Abstract: Background Lumbar transforaminal epidural block (TFEB) is an effective treatment modality for radicular pain due to lumbar disc herniation (LDH). The addition of steroids is more effective than local anesthetic alone in TFEBs for patients… read more here.
Keywords: without steroids; transforaminal epidural; high volume; volume ... See more keywords