Ultrasound-guided periradicular oxygen-ozone injections as a treatment option for low back pain associated with sciatica.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

The social impact and economic burden of low back pain are well known among the medical community. A novel therapeutic approach is represented by oxygen-ozone therapy, whose anti-inflammatory effects could be especially useful in patients with herniated discs. The most common administration is through a palpation-guided injection technique, although the use of ultrasound guidance could allow a more precise delivery of the therapeutic substance close to the nerve root.

AIM OF THE STUDY:

To describe the clinical outcomes following US-guided periradicular injection of oxygen-ozone as a treatment option for low back pain associated to sciatica in patients affected by symptomatic L5-S1 disc herniation.

CONCLUSION:

Ultrasound-guided periradicular injection of oxygen-ozone in L5-S1 herniation is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment, able to improve both low back and radiating pain.

• Authors: Cristiano Sconza, Giacomo Braghetto, Stefano Respizzi, Emanuela Morenghi, Elizaveta Kon, Berardo Di Matteo
• Journal: International orthopaedics (Int Orthop) Vol. 45 Issue 5 Pg. 1239-1246 (05 2021) ISSN: 1432-5195 [Electronic] Germany
• PMID: 33629173 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Ozone
• Oxygen

Topics

• Humans
• Intervertebral Disc Displacement (complications, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Low Back Pain (diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Lumbar Vertebrae (diagnostic imaging)
• Oxygen
• Ozone
• Sciatica (drug therapy)
• Treatment Outcome
• Ultrasonography, Interventional