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Foraminal injection for lateral lumbar disc herniation

B K Weiner1, R D Fraser

  • 1Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|October 23, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Foraminal injections of local anesthetic and steroids offer significant symptom relief for severe lumbar radiculopathy caused by disc herniation. This treatment led to sustained improvement in most patients, enabling many to return to work.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Spinal Medicine

Background:

  • Severe lumbar radiculopathy often results from foraminal or extraforaminal disc herniation.
  • Conservative treatments like rest and NSAIDs may be insufficient for severe cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of foraminal injection of local anesthetic and steroids for severe lumbar radiculopathy.
  • To assess long-term outcomes and return to work after the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 30 patients with severe lumbar radiculopathy.
  • Treatment involved foraminal injection of local anesthetic and steroids.
  • Patients assessed using standardized forms and the Low Back Outcome Score, with long-term follow-up.

Main Results:

  • 27 out of 30 patients experienced immediate symptom relief.
  • 22 out of 28 patients available for long-term follow-up (average 3.4 years) had sustained relief.
  • Average Low Back Outcome Score improved from 25 to 54, and to 61 in those with relief.

Conclusions:

  • Foraminal injection of local anesthetic and steroids is recommended as a primary treatment for severe lumbar radiculopathy due to foraminal/extraforaminal disc herniation.
  • The procedure provides considerable and sustained symptom relief and facilitates return to work.

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