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I have been referred for an epidural at a pain clinic due to lumbar sprain. what does this involve?
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A Needle: Insertion of a needle between the protruding spines of the vertebrae into the epidural space (no nerves) and medicines are injected into the epidural space
Answered 7/6/2012
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No injection: Epidural steroid injections are not an indicated treatment for a lumbar sprain/strain!
Answered 12/9/2013
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