The most common forms of injection used for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) patients with neurogenic claudication (NC) are the caudal and inter-laminar epidural injections of anesthetic and steroid. Unilateral transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TESI) are also used to alleviate patients' symptoms of NC from DLSS, particularly in patients whose level of stenosis is L4-5 or higher. However, these unilateral injections do not cross the midline, so in cases of lower extremity pain and symptoms on both sides, a bilateral TESI would probably be more beneficial. Show To date, there have not been any well designed prospective studies to determine the effectiveness of bilateral TESI below the level of stenosis in DLSS patients with NC. Therefore, the goal of this prospective, non-randomized case-series outcome study is to evaluate the effectiveness of BTESI in alleviating symptoms of NC, as well as improving function in patients with DLSS. The hypothesis is that BTESI at the level below the most stenotic segment of the central canal of the lumbar spine decreases symptoms of NC and improves function in patients with DLSS.
What happens after a transforaminal epidural steroid injection?After the procedure—what to expect
Initially, you may experience numbness and/or relief from your symptoms for up to six hours after the injection. When the anesthetic wears off, your usual symptoms may return. The steroids usually require three to five days to provide pain relief.
What should you not do after an epidural steroid injection?Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection. You may resume normal activity as your comfort level allows, but do not engage in any strenuous activity for the first 24 hours after the procedure.. You can return to work 24 hours after your procedure.. You may eat whatever you wish and resume all prior medications.. What is the most common complication of an epidural injection?Permanent nerve damage
direct damage to the spinal cord from the epidural needle or catheter. infection deep in the epidural area or near the spinal cord. bleeding in the epidural area, causing pressure on the spinal cord. accidentally injecting the wrong medicines into the epidural catheter.
How long do epidural steroid injection side effects last?What are the side effects of epidural steroid injections? Common side effects include mild injection site pain, temporary worsening of usual pain, flushing, insomnia, or increased blood sugar. These are usually self-limited and resolve within one to three days.
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