Cervical epidural injection is a minimally invasive technique used for pain relief in the neck, shoulder, and upper limb, especially in cases of nerve root compression or inflammation.
Technical procedure
The technique involves injection of a local anesthetic, with or without corticosteroid, into the epidural space of the cervical spine, aiming to reduce inflammation and desensitize irritated nerves.
Therapeutic goal
• Desensitization of irritated neural structures
• Pain relief
• Improvement of mobility
• Facilitation of physiotherapy-based rehabilitation without inducing complete anesthesia
Indications
• Cervical pain syndromes
• Cervicobrachial pain
• C5, C6, C7, and C8 cervical radiculopathy
• Cervical disc disease or spinal stenosis
• Post-traumatic conditions
Benefits
• Significant pain relief
• Improved functional capacity
Clinical approach
This procedure is performed exclusively under fluoroscopic guidance.
