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Caudal epidural steroid injections.
The caudal approach to the epidural space was first reported in 1901. Injection of steroids to treat low back pain was introduced in 1952. Caudal epidural steroid injection is a safe, effective technique when performed with appropriate care under fluoroscopic visualization. Caudal epidural injections are associated with inaccurate needle placement when performed blindly in a substantial number ...
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To the Editor: Two articles, one by Botwin (1) and the other by Manchikanti (2), in the January 2004 edition of Pain Physician helped confirm that patterns of epidural injections exist, depending on the site of injection among other variables. Botwin concluded that ventral spread, considered the target site, only occurs 36% of the time with interlaminar injections, and bilateral spread only 16%...
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To the Editor:—We read with interest the two case reports by Dr. Heavner et al. in which the introduction of an epiduroscope for placement of hyaluronidase, local anesthetic, and steroids in the lower lumbar epidural space led to the apparent disruption of venous wall integrity. Unintended vascular uptake of dye was documented on fluoroscopy. The case reports raise several concerns about the va...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Pain Physician
سال: 2000
ISSN: 2150-1149,1533-3159
DOI: 10.36076/ppj.2000/3/305