• J Radiol · Sep 1999

    [Evaluation of the efficacy of foraminal infusions of corticosteroids guided by computed tomography in the treatment of radicular pain by foraminal injection].

    • O Berger, V Dousset, O Delmer, V Pointillart, J M Vital, and J M Caillé.
    • Service de Radiologie, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Robert Picqué, Bordeaux-Armées, France.
    • J Radiol. 1999 Sep 1;80(9):917-25.

    PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy of foraminal steroid injections performed under CT guidance for the management of radicular pain.MethodsPeriganglionic infiltrations were performed in 160 patients with radicular pain refractory to medical treatment. Imaging showed either degenerative foraminal stenosis, herniated disk or postsurgical fibrosis.Results102 patients (63.8%) had significant pain reduction. Pain relief was lasting in 68 (66.6%). CT showed the position of the needle tip, as well as the diffusion of the therapeutic compounds.ConclusionWe consider that CT-guided periganglionic steroid injections should be an integral part of the management strategy for radicular pain resistant to medical treatment.

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