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Guidance of Nerve Stimulator and Ultrasound for Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Lumbosacral Radicular Pain : A Single Institution Experience in Vietnam

  • Viet-Thang Le (Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy) ;
  • Chi Hue Nguyen (Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Hanoi Medical University Hospital) ;
  • Phuoc Trong Do (Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy) ;
  • Anh Minh Nguyen (Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy) ;
  • Khoi Hong Vo (Department of Neurology, Hanoi Medical University)
  • Received : 2023.01.02
  • Accepted : 2023.08.23
  • Published : 2024.03.01
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Abstract

Objective : This study aimed to evaluate the clinical feasibility of the combination of ultrasound and nerve stimulator guidance in transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TESIs) to manage lumbosacral chronic radicular pain. Methods : Using the combination of nerve stimulator and ultrasound guidance, TESIs were performed in 125 segments of 78 patients who presented with chronic lumbar radicular pain. Demographic characteristics and surgical outcomes were recorded on admission, pre-procedural and post-procedural for 1-week, 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month follow-ups. The result was measured using the Numeric rating scale (NRS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI). Results : Patients who received TESIs showed significant improvements on two evaluation tools (NRS, ODI), compared to that before procedure (p<0.001). No significant complications were observed for 6 months' follow-up. Conclusion : The result suggests that a combination of ultrasound and nerve stimulator guidance in transforaminal epidural injections is safe, reliable and effective for short-term management of lumbar disc herniation. It is a promising technique and has shown good results in providing intermediate pain relief.

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