Adverse Event Rates Associated with Transforaminal and Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: A Multi‐Institutional Study

ConclusionsBoth transforaminal and ILESI are safely performed with low immediate and delayed adverse event rates when informed by evidence‐based procedural guidelines. By demonstrating comparable safety, this study suggests that the choice between ILESI and TFESIs can be based on documented efficacy and effectiveness and not driven by safety concerns.

Source: Pain Medicine - November 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Christine A. El‐Yahchouchi, Christopher T. Plastaras, Timothy P. Maus, Carrie M. Carr, Zachary L. McCormick, Jennifer R. Geske, Matthew Smuck, Matthew J. Pingree, David J. Kennedy Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research