An Analysis of The Effectiveness of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Authors

  • Dr Parag Pushpan Author
  • Dr Yejju Sravan Author
  • Dr Raghuraj S Kundangar Author
  • Dr Chinmaya SP Author
  • Dr Shyamasunder Bhat N Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i4S.3615

Keywords:

Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Transforaminal Epidural steroid injection, Straight Leg Raise Test (SLR).

Abstract

Background: Epidural steroid injection has been commonly used to alleviate low back pain with radiculopathy. The transforaminal route is one of the techniques for steroid injection. This study analyses the effectiveness of this procedure in treating patients with acute disc herniation.

Methods: In this study,110 patients participated, each being followed up for six months. The total duration of the study was four years. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Visual Analogue scale (VAS), and Straight leg raise test (SLR) were used as parameters to determine the effectiveness.

Results: 110 patients received transforaminal steroid injections over four years. Each patient was followed up for six months. The ODI and VAS scores were reduced significantly immediately following the procedure. SLR also improved in patients following the procedure. However, ODI, VAS, and SLR did not improve after three months.

Conclusion: Transforaminal epidural steroid injection is an effective short-term treatment for acute lumbosacral radiculopathy.

Author Biographies

  • Dr Parag Pushpan

    DNB Ortho, Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College,Manipal. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal , Karnataka, India-576104, [email protected]

  • Dr Yejju Sravan

    MS Ortho, Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College,    Manipal. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Karnataka, India-576104, [email protected]

  • Dr Raghuraj S Kundangar

    MS Ortho, Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College,Manipal. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Karnataka, India-576104, [email protected]

  • Dr Chinmaya SP

    MS Ortho, Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal .Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal -576104 Karnataka, India-576104, [email protected]

  • Dr Shyamasunder Bhat N

    MS Ortho, Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Karnataka, India-576104, [email protected]

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Published

2024-11-19

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 4S (2024): November Issue

Section

Research Article

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An Analysis of The Effectiveness of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for Lumbosacral Radiculopathy. (2024). African Journal of Biomedical Research, 27(4S), 1652-1657. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i4S.3615