What Happens During a Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection?

This video will explain what a lumbar epidural is, how it is performed in a surgery center, along with discussing potential risks and outcomes of the procedure.

Lumbar Epidurals are a very common treatment for patients suffering from sciatica or other lower back pains. Introducing steroids into the epidural space around the effected nerves can help reduce inflammation and help reduce the patient's discomfort.

0:00 Intro
0:25 What is a lumbar epidural steroid injection
0:48 Who performs a lumbar epidural steroid injection
1:07 Types of lumbar epidural steroid injection
1:37 What does epidural mean
1:57 Type of medications used during a lumbar epidural steroid injection
2:22 Where are lumbar epidural steroid injections performed
3:13 What is a "Time Out" ?
3:23 Start of the procedure
3:47 The "Time Out" happening
4:33 IV Medications are given
5:07 Patient getting in position for a lumbar epidural steroid injection
5:25 Medications are prepared for the lumbar epidural steroid injection
6:20 Needle preparation for the lumbar epidural steroid injection
7:12 Local anesthetic is given
7:20 Needle placement
8:41 Contrast dye injected
9:53 What a tight space for injection is
10:24 Procedure is completed
11:21 Risks of a lumbar epidural steroid injection
11:40 Postdural Puncture Headache
12:09 Post procedural recommendations
12:35 How often you can get a lumbar epidural steroid injection
12:59 Can you drive home after a lumbar epidural steroid injection

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Dr. Brian W. Su, MD
Spine Surgeon
Chief Development and Strategy Officer | California Orthopedics and Spine
Medical Director of Spine Surgery | Marin General Hospital
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