Transforaminal Epidural Injection

Targeted epidural injection at the nerve root

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What is this Condition?

Transforaminal epidural injection delivers steroids and local anesthetics around a specific nerve root through the neural foramen for targeted pain relief.

Diagnosis Methods

Nerve root compression is detected on MRI. Target is confirmed with contrast injection under fluoroscopic guidance.

Treatment Methods

Under fluoroscopic guidance, medication is injected around the nerve root through the neural foramen. 1-3 sessions can be performed.

References

  1. Greenberg MS. Handbook of Neurosurgery. 10th ed. Thieme; 2023.
  2. Deer TR, et al. ed. Treatment of Chronic Pain by Interventional Approaches (American Academy of Pain Medicine Textbook). Springer; 2015.
  3. Functional Neurosurgery and Neuromodulation. Elsevier; 2019.

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