The Lumbar Neural Foramen and Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: An Anatomic Review With Key Safety Considerations in Planning the Percutaneous Approach

Overview

Journal AJR Am J Roentgenol

Specialties Oncology
Radiology

Date 2017 May 16

PMID 28504548

Citations 21

Authors

Jacob C Mandell

Gregory J Czuczman

Glenn C Gaviola

Varand Ghazikhanian

Charles H Cho

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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to review the anatomy of the lumbar neural foramen and to describe techniques of transforaminal epidural steroid injections with emphasis on safety. Rare cases of paraplegia have been reported.

Conclusion: Although no consensus currently exists about which approach is the safest, knowledge of the foraminal anatomy is a key consideration when choosing a needle approach for transforaminal epidural steroid injections.

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