Percutaneous epidural and nerve root block and percutaneous lumbar sympatholysis

Radiol Clin North Am. 1998 May;36(3):509-21. doi: 10.1016/s0033-8389(05)70040-3.

Abstract

Epidural steroid injections and selective nerve root blocks currently are considered standard techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of back pain. The targeted epidural and perineural steroid injection with nerve block is a new technique that combines an epidural steroid injection and a nerve block. Radiologists are best suited for performing these procedures because of their training and skills in fluoroscopy and needle procedures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Epidural Space / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Region / anatomy & histology
  • Needles
  • Nerve Block / adverse effects
  • Nerve Block / instrumentation
  • Nerve Block / methods*
  • Spinal Nerve Roots* / anatomy & histology
  • Steroids
  • Sympathectomy, Chemical / adverse effects
  • Sympathectomy, Chemical / instrumentation
  • Sympathectomy, Chemical / methods*

Substances

  • Steroids