Spine epidural steroids for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: B L Rydevik, D B Cohen, J P Kostuik
• Journal: Spine (Spine (Phila Pa 1976)) Vol. 22 Issue 19 Pg. 2313-7 (Oct 01 1997) ISSN: 0362-2436 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9346155 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids

Topics

• Aged
• Glucocorticoids (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Injections, Epidural
• Lumbar Vertebrae (drug effects)
• Risk Factors
• Sciatica (drug therapy)
• Spinal Stenosis (drug therapy)