Spine epidural steroids for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

The use of epidural steroid injections to relieve sciatic pain from spinal stenosis is extremely variable and controversial. Drs. Cohen and Kostuik take the position that most studies do not support their use and highlight the potential complications. Dr. Rydevik believes that epidural steroids migh...

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Published inSpine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Vol. 22; no. 19; p. 2313
Main Authors Rydevik, B L, Cohen, D B, Kostuik, J P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1997
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Glucocorticoids - administration & dosage
Humans
Injections, Epidural
Lumbar Vertebrae - drug effects
Risk Factors
Sciatica - drug therapy
Spinal Stenosis - drug therapy
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Summary:The use of epidural steroid injections to relieve sciatic pain from spinal stenosis is extremely variable and controversial. Drs. Cohen and Kostuik take the position that most studies do not support their use and highlight the potential complications. Dr. Rydevik believes that epidural steroids might be considered as a nonsurgical alternative, especially in elderly patients where surgery carries greater risk.
ISSN:0362-2436
DOI:10.1097/00007632-199710010-00024