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This is an anti -inflammatory steroid injection into the caudal area of the back (just above the tail bone). The purpose of the injection is to carry the steroid mixed with saline to the inner part of the back where the disc or joint is causing pressure or irritation of the nerves. The drug will work to reduce swelling and pain.
This is an anti -inflammatory steroid injection into the caudal area of the back (just above the tail bone). The purpose of the injection is to carry the steroid mixed with saline to the inner part of the back where the disc or joint is causing pressure or irritation of the nerves. The drug will work to reduce swelling and pain.
Caudal epidural injections are for back pain and sciatica caused by spinal disc lesions (slipped/prolapsed disc). Research has shown the benefit of epidural steroid injections in reducing pain and swelling around irritated nerves in the back. Once the pain is under control a graduated programme of exercises under the supervision of our practitioners will optimise your long term recovery.
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You will have a thorough assessment to see if this treatment is appropriate and the treatment will be explained to you. You will be taken to our fluoroscopy theatre so the doctor can use the x ray or ultrasound equipment for guidance in placing the needle. The doctor identifies the base of the sacrum using x ray dye and the steroid solution is then injected slowly over about 5 minutes.
In the majority of cases it is not a painful procedure. You may experience some feelings of pressure as the fluid is pushed in. The doctor can administer extra pain relief if you do feel pain and will ask you throughout the procedure if you are ok and coping with the treatment. You will be monitored closely at all times and will rest for at least 20 minutes before going home.
If the pain relief is incomplete or short lived but significant the epidural may be repeated to give a longer lasting effect so do not be too disappointed if the pain partially returns after the first injection.
The benefit may appear almost immediately or build up gradually over a week to ten days. The pain relief should allow you to gradually increase your activities and you will need to come for physio at Blackberry Clinic within two weeks of your injection so your progress can be monitored.
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