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[Periradicular infiltration therapy : Clinical indications, technique and results]
B Oder1, S Thurnher2
1Abteilung für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Wien, Johannes von Gott Platz 1, 1020, Wien, Österreich. bernhard.oder@bbwien.at.
Der Radiologe
|September 18, 2015
Summary
Periradicular infiltration effectively manages spinal nerve root irritation pain in 60-80% of patients long-term. Computed tomography (CT) guidance enhances safety, minimizing complications for this minimally invasive pain management technique.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Interventional Radiology
Context:
- Minimally invasive procedures are increasingly utilized in pain management.
- Periradicular infiltration is a key component of stepwise pain management strategies.
Purpose:
- To evaluate periradicular infiltration types for pain management.
- To compare therapeutic substances used in periradicular infiltration.
- To assess the efficacy of periradicular infiltration for spinal nerve root irritation.
Summary:
- Periradicular infiltration demonstrates mid-term and long-term effectiveness in 60-80% of patients for pain relief and functional improvement.
- Adherence to procedural guidelines is crucial for minimizing severe complications.
- The procedure is considered safe, particularly when guided by computed tomography (CT).
Impact:
- Establishes periradicular infiltration as a significant treatment for spinal nerve root irritation.
- Highlights the importance of CT guidance for procedural safety.
- Provides evidence for the efficacy of periradicular infiltration in pain management.
