[Periradicular infiltration therapy : Clinical indications, technique and results]

B Oder; S Thurnher

doi:10.1007/s00117-015-0017-2

[Periradicular infiltration therapy : Clinical indications, technique and results]

Radiologe. 2015 Oct;55(10):833-9. doi: 10.1007/s00117-015-0017-2.

[Article in German]

Authors

B Oder¹, S Thurnher²

Affiliations

¹ Abteilung für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Wien, Johannes von Gott Platz 1, 1020, Wien, Österreich. bernhard.oder@bbwien.at.
² Abteilung für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Wien, Johannes von Gott Platz 1, 1020, Wien, Österreich.

PMID: 26377920
DOI: 10.1007/s00117-015-0017-2

Abstract

Background: Minimally invasive procedures have played an emerging role in pain management during recent years.

Objectives: Evaluation of the different types of periradicular infiltration as fundamental procedures in the progressive stepwise concept of pain management. Comparison of the different therapeutic substances.

Results: In the mid-term and long-term periradicular infiltration is effective in 60-80 % of patients regarding analgesic and functional aspects. Compliance with the guidelines should help to minimize potentially fatal complications.

Conclusion: Periradicular infiltration is of significant importance concerning the treatment of spinal nerve root irritation. Periradicular infiltration is regarded as a safe procedure, especially when supported by computed tomography (CT) scans.

Keywords: Cervical; Infiltration; Lumbar; Neuroforamen; Periganglionic.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Anesthesia, Local / methods*
Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage*
Back Pain / prevention & control*
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
Pain Management / methods*
Radiography, Interventional / methods*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Anesthetics, Local