Three Epidural Steroid Techniques

A 32-year-old man presents to your clinic with 6-week onset of left-sided low back pain radiating down his left posterolateral leg to the top of his left foot. His symptoms include painful shooting electrical sensations, numbness and tingling, and mild weakness in raising his foot. His deep tendon reflexes are normal and he has a positive slump sit test result on the left lower extremity. His primary care physician prescribed gabapentin and a course of oral steroids (methylprednisolone), with minimal benefit.
Source: PM and R - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Point/Counterpoint Source Type: research