Fluoroscopically guided transforaminal epidural steroid injections for lumbar radicular pain
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement
Record ID 32004000730
English
Authors' objectives:
This review aims to assess the available evidence on fluoroscopically guided transforaminal epidural steroid injections for lumbar radicular pain.
Authors' recommendations:
With regard to fluoroscopically guided epidural steroid injections for lumbar radicular back pain, the ICSI Technology Assessment Committee finds:
Fluoroscopically guided epidural steroid injections are generally safe when performed by an experienced physician in a controlled setting. Epidural steroid injections should not be done without fluoroscopic guidance. Commonly used corticosteroids include methylprednisolone and betamethasone.
Based on limited data, the results appear promising. However, at this time, there is insufficient evidence to comment on the efficacy of epidural steroid injections. Ongoing studies may allow for more definitive statements in the future. (Conclusion Grade III)
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.icsi.org/knowledge/detail.asp?catID=107&itemID=1743
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Back Pain
- Injections, Epidural
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Steroids
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement
Contact Address:
8009 34th Avenue South, Suite 1200, Bloomington, MN, USA. Tel: +1 952 814 7060; Fax: +1 952 858 9675
Contact Name:
icsi.info@icsi.org
Contact Email:
icsi.info@icsi.org
Copyright:
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI)
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