What is difference between interlaminar and transforaminal lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESIs)?
Difference between Transforaminal and Interlaminar lumbar ESIs Interlaminar ESIs - Less effective in cases of disk herniation - According to a study by Rhee and colleagues, patients reported reduction in pain by 19% while 25% needed surgery - After 16 days of injection, patients reported better pain relief. Transforaminal ESIs - More effective in cases of disk herniation - According to a study by Rhee and collagues, patients reported reduction in pain by 46% while 10% needed surgery. - After 16 days of injection, patients reported poor pain relief.