Orbital steroid injections
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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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are rapidly dispersed. The microcrystals may themselves induce an acute inflanmmatory response (a,s in gout) either in the joint or soft tissues. Occasionally this may be intense and prolonged for several days. Numerous preparations are available, but in practice it is useful to have available two or three preparations varing in strength and length of action. The long-acting agents tend to caus...
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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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Low back pain is an important medical, social, and economic problem involving approximately 15% to 39% of the population. Of the numerous therapeutic interventions available for treatment of chronic low back pain, including surgery, epidural administration of corticosteroids is one such intervention commonly used. Several approaches available to access the lumbar epidural space are the caudal, ...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2004.051755