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Cervical and thoracic epidural steroid injections (ESIs) can offer relief for patients with chronic pain; however, these procedures can carry serious risks. Providers should be well-trained to anticipate and mitigate these risks before treating patients with ESIs. In this episode of the Backtable MSK Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Chris Beck and Dr. Jacob Fleming dive deep into various techniques and considerations for performing ESIs.
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SYNPOSIS
Dr. Beck and Dr. Fleming discuss the importance of trajectory and level aiming, the differences between interlaminar and transforaminal approaches, and the nuances of cervical and thoracic ESI procedures. The episode also covers patient positioning and potential complications.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:10 - Techniques for Transforaminal Approach
08:51 - Cervical ESI
15:15 - Risks of Cervical ESI
24:07 - Thoracic ESI
29:03 - Post-Procedure Considerations
32:34 - Caudal ESI
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RESOURCES
BackTable MSK Ep. 55 - BackTable Basics: Lumbar Epidural Injections
with. Dr. Chris Beck:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/55/backtable-basics-lumbar-epidural-injections
By BackTable5
44 ratings
Cervical and thoracic epidural steroid injections (ESIs) can offer relief for patients with chronic pain; however, these procedures can carry serious risks. Providers should be well-trained to anticipate and mitigate these risks before treating patients with ESIs. In this episode of the Backtable MSK Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Chris Beck and Dr. Jacob Fleming dive deep into various techniques and considerations for performing ESIs.
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CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR
Stryker Interventional Spine
https://www.strykerivs.com
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SYNPOSIS
Dr. Beck and Dr. Fleming discuss the importance of trajectory and level aiming, the differences between interlaminar and transforaminal approaches, and the nuances of cervical and thoracic ESI procedures. The episode also covers patient positioning and potential complications.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:10 - Techniques for Transforaminal Approach
08:51 - Cervical ESI
15:15 - Risks of Cervical ESI
24:07 - Thoracic ESI
29:03 - Post-Procedure Considerations
32:34 - Caudal ESI
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RESOURCES
BackTable MSK Ep. 55 - BackTable Basics: Lumbar Epidural Injections
with. Dr. Chris Beck:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/55/backtable-basics-lumbar-epidural-injections

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