What is the efficacy of lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injections (ESIs)?
Efficacy of Lumber Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs) According to a systemic review of 11 nonrandomized and 15 fluoroscopic randomized trials, the efficacy of lumbar interlaminar ESIs are as follows. Good – with local anesthetics and steroids for radiculitis secondary to disk herniation Fair – with local anesthetics only for radiculitis secondary to disk herniation Fair – with local anesthetics and steroids for radiculitis secondary to spinal stenosis Fair – with local anesthetic, with or without steroids for axial pain