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1:55
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2. Bracing
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1:35
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2:08
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2. Regenerative Medicine
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1:39
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2:05
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1:36
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2:04
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1:41
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1:52
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
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11. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
1:46
12. CRPS I
1:57
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1:48
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1:55
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1. Physical Therapy
1:35
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2:08
3. Bracing
1:30
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
3. Stellate Ganglion Injection
1:52
4. Lumbar Sympathetic Injection
1:36
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)
Diagnosis & Understanding
3. MILD Procedure
2:04
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
6. Artificial Disc Replacement
1:52
7. Facet Joint Fusion
1:48
8. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
Interspinous Fusion (midline or lateral approach)
Diagnosis & Understanding
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
3. Bracing
1:30
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRG)
Diagnosis & Understanding
3. Pelvic and Perineal Pain
1:52
7. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
1:46
8. CRPS I
1:57
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
1. Physical Therapy
1:35
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2:08
3. Bracing
1:30
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
3. Lumbar Sympathetic Injection
1:36
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
3. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
Neck or Cervical Pain
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
2. Bracing
1:30
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
2. Caudal Epidural
1:33
5. Facet Joint Injection
1:44
10. Interventional Pain Procedures
1:58
13. Artificial Disc Replacement
1:52
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
2. PRP Injection
1:42
4. MFAT
2:04
5. Shockwave Therapy (MSK)
2:03
6. Laser Therapy
2:05
7. Ozone Therapy
1:37
Robert Moghim MD
Anchor Healthcare
Interlaminar Epidural Injection
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An interlaminar epidural injection relieves pain and inflammation in the spine, especially for conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or post laminectomy syndrome. During the procedure, a mixture of steroids and anesthetics, or steroids alone, is placed into the epidural space around the spinal nerves, reducing swelling and pain.
This injection can help symptoms such as: - Pain radiating from the lower back to the legs, often linked to sciatica. - Neck and shoulder pain, possibly traveling down the arms. - Discomfort or tingling from bulging or herniated discs. - Pain from spinal stenosis causing nerve pressure. - Pain from previous surgeries like post laminectomy syndrome.
The procedure uses fluoroscopy or ultrasound to ensure accurate needle placement, delivering medicine where it's needed. The anesthetic provides quick relief, while steroids reduce inflammation over time, lasting several weeks to months.
Consider alternatives such as physical therapy for mobility and strength, oral medications, or a transforaminal epidural injection, which targets the epidural space differently. Though generally safe, risks include temporary discomfort, headaches, nerve damage, or rarely, infections or paralysis. Stop blood-thinning medication before the procedure and arrange for someone to drive you home. Recovery involves resting for a day and avoiding heavy lifting or strenuous activities. Pain relief typically begins within days, lasts variably, and allows resumption of daily activities with less pain. Let our team guide your decision-making.
FAQs
Are there alternatives to an interlaminar epidural injection?
Yes, alternatives to this procedure include physical therapy, oral medications, or other types of epidural injections such as transforaminal injections, which target specific nerve roots more directly. These options may be considered based on the patient's specific condition and pain levels.
How should one prepare for and recover from an interlaminar epidural injection?
Prior to the procedure, patients are advised to avoid blood-thinning medications and arrange for someone to drive them home. Recovery typically involves resting for a day and avoiding strenuous activities. Pain relief usually begins within a few days and can last from several weeks to months, allowing patients to resume daily activities with reduced discomfort.
What are the risks associated with interlaminar epidural injections?
While generally safe, interlaminar epidural injections carry some risks, including temporary discomfort at the injection site, headaches, potential nerve damage, or in rare cases, infections or paralysis. It is important to discuss these risks with your healthcare provider prior to the procedure.
What conditions can an interlaminar epidural injection treat?
This procedure is commonly used for treating conditions that cause nerve root inflammation or compression, like sciatica, herniated or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, and discomfort following spinal surgery, known as post laminectomy syndrome. It helps alleviate symptoms such as pain radiating from the lower back to the legs or from the neck to the arms.
What is an interlaminar epidural injection and how does it work?
An interlaminar epidural injection involves administering a mixture of corticosteroids and anesthetics into the epidural space around the spinal nerves. This injection reduces inflammation and pain, particularly for individuals suffering from conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or post laminectomy syndrome. The anesthetic provides immediate pain relief, while the steroids work over time to relieve inflammation.