Wilson-MacDonald, J., Burt, G., Griffin, Damian R. and Glynn, C. (2005) Epidural steroid injection for nerve root compression. The Bone and Joint Journal, 87 (3). 352- 355. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.87B3.15338 ISSN 0301-620X.

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Abstract

We have assessed whether an epidural steroid injection is effective in the treatment of symptoms due to compression of a nerve root in the lumbar spine by carrying out a prospective, randomised, controlled trial in which patients received either an epidural steroid injection or an intramuscular injection of local anaesthetic and steroid. We assessed a total of 93 patients according to the Oxford pain chart and the Oswestry disability index and followed up for a minimum of two years. All the patients had been categorised as potential candidates for surgery.

There was a significant reduction in pain early on in those having an epidural steroid injection but no difference in the long term between the two groups. The rate of subsequent operation in the groups was similar.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Clinical Trials Unit Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	The Bone and Joint Journal
Publisher:	British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
ISSN:	0301-620X
Official Date:	1 March 2005
Dates:	Date Event 1 March 2005 Published 18 August 2004 Accepted
Volume:	87
Number:	3
Page Range:	352- 355
DOI:	10.1302/0301-620X.87B3.15338
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Copyright Holders:	The British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
Open Access Version:	Publisher

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