Steroids injected into the spine—typically in an area called the epidural space, between the vertebrae and the protective covering of the spinal cord—can temporarily reduce inflammation around ...

In the procedure, anesthesia is administered directly into the epidural space (outermost section) of the spinal cord as ...

Those with a history of previous lumbar spine surgery or those who had received epidural steroid injections within the last 6 months were excluded. Patients were randomized to injections with ...

Subsequently, he referred me to a pain management doctor, where I understand that treatment is likely to be an epidural injection into the lower back near the spine. I am concerned about the risks ...