Lumbar epidural steroid injections in the patient with lumbar spinal stenosis

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2003 Feb;14(1):121-41. doi: 10.1016/s1047-9651(02)00048-7.

Abstract

Epidural steroid injections seem to be a useful component of a comprehensive and functionally oriented rehabilitation program for the patient with LSS. Review of the literature indicates the injections seem to be effective and are safe when performed with proper technique.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fluoroscopy
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Epidural
  • Spinal Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Spinal Stenosis / drug therapy*
  • Spinal Stenosis / physiopathology

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids