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Reyansh Yarlagaddaover 2 years ago

What is difference between interlaminar and transforaminal lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESIs)?

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almost 3 years ago

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.

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