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Corticosteroid added to lidocaine of no benefit in epidural injections for lumbar spinal stenosis
November 2017
Corticosteroid added to lidocaine of no benefit in epidural injections for lumbar spinal stenosis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Long-Term Effects of Repeated Injections of Local Anesthetic With or Without Corticosteroid for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Aug;98(8):1499-1507Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
400 patients, 50 years of age or older, with lumbar spinal stenosis, were randomized to epidural injection of corticosteroid plus lidocaine, or lidocaine alone. Patients could request crossover to the other group after 6 weeks but remained blinded to initial and subsequent treatment. Patients were assessed for disability and leg pain over 12 months. Results demonstrated no significant differences ...
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