JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF HEAD NECK & SPINE SURGERY
JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF HEAD NECK & SPINE SURGERY Rare Complications of Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections Authored by Ebru Tarikçi Kiliç The caudal epidural steroid injection reported in 1952 helps to treat low back pain. It is a safe and effective tecnique under appropriate fluoroscopic visualization. Caudal epidural steroid injection (CESI) is a minimally invasive procedure includes both cortico steroid and a local anesthetic agent which can reduce inflammation and can be effective when delivered directly into the painful area. However, these injections are not free of complications [ 1 ]. Reported side effects are headache, backpain, the increase in blood sugar levels. Rare side effects are; weakness, dizziness, fatigue, skin changes, and osteoporosis. Extremely rare risks include infection, bleeding, dural puncture, a nerve damage, and hiccups. For Read More... Full text click on: https://juniperpublishers.com/...