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Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection

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Overview

A transforaminal epidural steroid injection (transforaminal ESI) places pain-relieving medicines into the neural foramen, the space between vertebrae where spinal nerve roots exit to other parts of the body. The injection combines a local anesthetic for immediate pain relief with a corticosteroid for greater comfort in the long-term. An effective treatment for a variety of conditions that cause pain, corticosteroids reduce inflammation and swelling, which lessens pressure on soft tissues and nerves.
Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PROCEDURE

This procedure takes place in our office and generally takes less than half an hour. You’ll remain awake and receive a local anesthetic, so you’ll feel no discomfort during the treatment. The doctor will use fluoroscopy (a type of X-ray) to see exactly where to place the needle and confirm placement with radiographic contrast (dye). Afterward, you’ll rest for about 20 minutes while we monitor your condition, then you’re free to go home (have someone drive you) to take it easy for the rest of the day. You may feel a little drowsy or experience some numbness or tingling for a few hours… this is normal. You should be able to return to normal activity the next day.

LESS THAN 30 MIN

NO DISCOMFORT

REST FOR 20 MIN,
THEN GO HOME

INDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT:

  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Recurrent pain after back surgery
  • Eye and/or head pain (occipital neuralgia)
  • Back or neck pain
  • Leg pain
  • Shoulder or arm pain
  • Herniated or degenerated disc
  • Arthritis
  • Sciatica
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