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
13 doctors
Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Quentin
Centre hospitalierSaint-Quentin
CHU Helora Site Jolimont
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)La Louvière
Dr Arthur DAVID
Radiologue interventionnelNantes
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Épagny
EMBOLILLE
Clinique privéeLesquin, Lille
Hôpital Européen Marseille
Clinique privéeMarseille
Dr Quentin LAFERTÉ
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Lucas MOSCATELLI
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Paul
Dr Alexandre NÉROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
RIVA - Hôpital Privé Océane Vannes
Clinique privéeVannes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - CHU de NANTES
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)Nantes