Examining the association of body mass index and the depth of epidural space, radiation dose exposure and fluoroscopic screening time during transforaminal nerve block injection: a retrospective cohort study

ConclusionThis study has demonstrated a significant association between increasing BMI and increased depth of the epidural space. Furthermore, significant associations between increasing BMI, radiation dose exposure and fluoroscopy screening time have been identified. BMI may represent a modifiable risk factor with a view to decreasing patient exposure to medical ionised radiation.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research