Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection Improves Neuropathic Pain in Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Prospective, Clinical Study.

Sencan S., Celenlioglu A. E., Yazici G., Gunduz O. H.

Neurology India, vol.69, no.4, pp.910-915, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/0028-3886.323894
  • Journal Name: Neurology India
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.910-915
  • Keywords: Epidural injections, herniated disc, neuropathic pain, LOW-BACK-PAIN, LUMBOSACRAL RADICULAR PAIN, PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY, LEEDS ASSESSMENT, DISC HERNIATION, DOUBLE-BLIND, PREVALENCE, CLASSIFICATION, QUESTIONNAIRE, COMPONENTS
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) on neuropathic pain (NP) in patients with chronic unilateral radiculopathy due to lumbar disc herniation (LDH).