The Efficacy of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections: Transforaminal, Interlaminar, and Caudal Approaches

Monica E Rho*, Chi Tsai Tang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Conservative management of low back pain includes the use of lumbar epidural steroid injections, which have become increasingly more popular in the last 20 years. The body of literature regarding the efficacy of these injections is vast, conflicting, and difficult to summarize. This article reviews the updated evidence for efficacy and the indications for these injections.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)139-148
Number of pages10
JournalPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Volume22
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2011

Keywords

  • Caudal
  • Efficacy
  • Epidural steroid injection
  • Interlaminar
  • Low back pain
  • Transforaminal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation

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