Epidural Steroid Injections Series

Back pain is one of the most common problems for which patients seek medical help and one of the leading causes for sick days and disability. The fluoroscopic-guided injection of steroids into the epidural space acts to decrease inflammation and reduce nerve irritation, allowing for quick recovery from debilitating pain and an early start to rehabilitation. Epidural steroids have been shown to have the greatest success in treating cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, but are often effective in treating back pain from other causes. They are done on an ambulatory basis, with or without conscious sedation. Patients can expect minor discomfort from the needle puncture, with beneficial effects beginning as early as 24-48 hours