Guided epidural injection
Image-guided epidural corticosteroid injection for sciatica and radiculopathy.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Lumbosciatic or cervicobrachial radiculopathy from disc-nerve conflict resistant to medical treatment.
Procedure
Fluoroscopy/CT-guided needle into epidural space. Corticosteroid/anesthetic mix injected. Duration: 15-20 minutes.
Risks
Post-dural puncture headache, infection, epidural hematoma (rare), transient worsening.
Recovery
Effect in days. Repeatable 2-3 times/year.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry