Epidural steroid injections are a minimally invasive option for people experiencing spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and so much more. Xavier met with Dr. Jay Jagannathan of Jagannathan Neurosurgery ...

Anesthesiologists must always wear face masks when material is injected into the epidural or spinal space, regardless of location, according to a post in Anesthesiology by J. Lance Lichtor, MD, ...

Older adults who get steroid injections to ease lower back and leg pain may have increased odds of suffering a spine fracture, a new study suggests. It's not clear, however, whether the treatment is ...

A new study from the AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement reveals that spinal injections help more than three out of every four patients experience back pain relief but only slightly more than half ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that injections of steroids or arthritis drugs in the spine may not provide much extra relief for people with chronic back and leg pain due to nerve ...

A revolutionary jab that could repair spinal cord injuries has been developed by scientists. Paralyzed mice regrew nerves within 3 months following weekly injections, according to a new study. The ...

Epidural anesthetic or steroid injections, nerve blocks, and related interventions are commonly used to treat chronic back pain. This review found no solid evidence showing that these interventions ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

Medicare may cover epidural steroid injections for pain management when the pain is severe, caused by specific conditions, and lasts over 4 weeks despite other treatment. An epidural steroid injection ...