Relationship between needle depth for lumbar transforaminal epidural injection and patients' height and weight using magnetic resonance imaging

CONCLUSIONS: The maximal BMI that derived from the formulated equation is listed on the table, which can help in preparations for morbid obesity. If a patient has bigger BMI than the one in the table, the clinician should prepare longer needle than the usual spinal needle.PMID:35768990 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.2022.35.3.345
Source: Pain Physician - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research