How Are Epidural Steroid Injections Performed at OrthoNeuro?
At OrthoNeuro, epidural steroid injections are performed on an outpatient basis, meaning that you can go home the same day as your procedure. These injection treatments take only minutes.
We also use real-time X-ray (fluoroscopy) to ensure precise epidural needle placement and the medication to ensure the correct spinal nerve is treated. To ensure your comfort, a mild sedative and local anesthetic will be administered by your OrthoNeuro expert prior to the injection. General anesthesia is not necessary, meaning you will not be put to sleep.
You will experience little to no discomfort during or after your procedure. Your results may last for several months, and repeat injections may be performed as needed to maintain results.
Risks of ESIs
ESIs are generally safe. Although rare, there are risks of potential side effects and complications that can arise. These include:
- Having low blood pressure
- Pain
- Severe headache
- Infection
- An adverse reaction to the medications
- Bleeding
- Nerve damage
- Temporary incontinence
- Permanent neurologic deficit
- Permanent paralysis