Outcome of Transforminal Epidural Injections in Patients with Lumbar Radicular Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
- Conditions
- Lumbar Redicular Pain
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Aamir Latif
- Enrollment
- 62
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain score
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
Back pain is the most common chronic pain disorder of adult population. Lumbar radicular pain occurs due to irritation or compression of the nerve roots in the lower back. Various non-surgical methods can also be exercised that have been used to treat lumbar radicular pain since the ancient times. Despite the availability of various treatment options, achieving optimal pain relief and functional recovery remains challenging. Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections (TFESI) are commonly used to manage this condition, but there is variability in patient response and limited data on the effectiveness of TFESI in different demographic and clinical subgroups.
Investigators
Muhammad Aamir Latif
Consultant
RESnTEC, Institute of Research
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Both genders
- •Aged between 45 and 80 years
- •Experiencing lumbar radicular pain
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of spinal fracture or previous spinal surgery
- •Recurrent pain within 3 months of prior treatment
- •Ongoing steroid therapy
- •IKnown allergy to dexamethasone or lidocaine
Arms & Interventions
TFESI
Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections was administered, consisting of 4 mg dexamethasone and 0.33% lidocaine in a 3 ml solution.
Intervention: Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain score
Time Frame: 4-week
Patients were monitored for four weeks post-treatment, with follow-up visits scheduled at 1 week and 4 weeks. Pain scores were reassessed using visual analog scale (scores between 1 to 10). Lower scores meant lower pain whereas higher scores meant higher degree of pain