Epidural Steroid Injections
About Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections are spinal injections used to reduce inflammation around irritated spinal nerves.
Overview
This procedure is commonly used for sciatica, slipped discs, spinal stenosis, and chronic back pain.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Epidural Steroid Injections
- ⦾ Lower back pain
- ⦾ Sciatica with leg pain
- ⦾ Numbness or tingling in limbs
- ⦾ Neck pain radiating to arms
- ⦾ Difficulty standing or walking
Recovery & Outlook
Epidural injections can significantly reduce nerve inflammation and improve mobility.
Risks
- ⦾ Temporary increase in pain
- ⦾ Headache after procedure
- ⦾ Infection or bleeding risk
- ⦾ Nerve irritation
- ⦾ Elevated blood sugar levels
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Rest for the remainder of the day
- ⦾ Avoid heavy lifting temporarily
- ⦾ Monitor for severe headache or fever
- ⦾ Continue prescribed exercises
- ⦾ Attend follow-up consultations
Conclusion
Epidural steroid injections help manage spinal nerve pain and inflammation.
Doctors Who Perform Epidural Steroid Injections
Meet experienced orthopedics (bone & joint care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform epidural steroid injections.
Dr Naveen Kumar B M
MBBS, MS Orthopedics
KMC: 112492
Consultant Arthroplasty, Trauma, Sports Medicine ad Arthroscopy Surgeon
Dr Sharan Achar T
MBBS, MS Ortho, DNB, FASSI, FAO
KMC: 109282
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr Sudhindra Dharmavaram
MBBS, MD (ANAES), FFPMRCA (UK) - Orthopedics
KMC: 80575
Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon
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