A novel technique for delivery of epidural steroids and diagnosing the level of nerve root pathology

Thomas M. Larkin; Eugene Carragee; Steven Cohen

doi:10.1097/00024720-200304000-00011

A novel technique for delivery of epidural steroids and diagnosing the level of nerve root pathology

Thomas M. Larkin, Eugene Carragee, Steven Cohen

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Abstract

Transforaminal epidural steroids are a commonly used technique for diagnosis and treatment of nerve root irritation secondary to herniated disc material. The recent reported occurrences of severe complications using the transforaminal technique have led to the search for a novel alternative that is both a safe and accurate method of steroid delivery. The technique described offers improved safety and diagnostic accuracy over traditional transforaminal steroid injections.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	186-192
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00024720-200304000-00011
State	Published - Apr 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cervical spine
Complications
Epidural steroid injection
Radiculopathy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Clinical Neurology

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