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Epidural steroid injections effectively treat radicular symptoms from lumbar disc herniation and stenosis. These minimally invasive procedures offer a safe option for managing leg pain, with rare complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Neurology
  • Radiology

Context:

  • Lumbar epidural steroid injections are a common treatment for radicular pain.
  • Understanding the spread and efficacy of these injections is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Limited randomized controlled trials (RCTs) exist for specific indications like radiculopathy.

Purpose:

  • To describe the distribution of local anesthetic and corticosteroid injections in the lumbar epidural space.
  • To outline the indications, contraindications, and potential complications of epidural injections.
  • To highlight the current evidence base, including the scarcity of RCTs for radiculopathy.

Summary:

  • Injection of 17-20 ml of local anesthetic and corticosteroids into the sacral hiatus or lumbar epidural space distributes medication up to the thoracolumbar junction.

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  • Therapeutic epidural injections are indicated for radicular symptoms caused by disc herniation, foraminal stenosis, and neurogenic claudication.
  • Contraindications include anticoagulation and local infection; complications are rare, with only one RCT found for radiculopathy and epidural steroids.

    • Impact:

    • Provides guidance on the anatomical spread and therapeutic applications of lumbar epidural steroid injections.
    • Informs clinicians about appropriate patient selection and potential risks associated with the procedure.
    • Underscores the need for further high-quality research, particularly RCTs, to solidify evidence for specific conditions like radiculopathy.