Journal of Spine & NeurosurgeryISSN: 2325-9701

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Research Article, J Spine Neurosurg Vol: 2 Issue: 2

Diagnostic Value of Transforaminal Injections of Steroids in Recurrent Disc Herniations

Stephan Klessinger*
Department of Neurosurgery, Nova clinic, Germany
Corresponding author : Stephan Klessinger, MD
Nova clinic, Department of Neurosurgery, Eichendorffweg 5, 88400 Biberach, Germany
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E-mail: klessinger@nova-clinic.de
Received: November 11, 2012 Accepted: March 14, 2013 Published: March 18, 2013
Citation: Klessinger S (2013) Diagnostic Value of Transforaminal Injections of Steroids in Recurrent Disc Herniations. J Spine Neurosurg 2:2. doi:10.4172/2325-9701.1000110

Abstract

Diagnostic Value of Transforaminal Injections of Steroids in Recurrent Disc Herniations

Although decompression of the nerve root and therefore the improvement of radicular pain is the mainstay of disc surgery, pain may persist or recur despite well-indicated and well-performed surgery. Generally, microdisectomy has been associated with success rates of about 80%. The distinction between low back pain(axial) or radicular leg pain is important.

Keywords: Postoperative pain; Disc herniation; Pain management; Radiculopathy; Radiating pain; Steroids; Spine

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