Transforaminal epidural steroid injection can result in further neurological injury in a patient with severe foraminal stenosis and nerve impingement.

Conclusion: Patients should be counseled about the risk and benefits of TFESI. Surgical treatment may be warranted in patients who develop acutely progressive worsening following these non-FDA (Food/Drug Administration) approved injections. PMID: 30159203 [PubMed]
Source: Surgical Neurology International - Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research