NC – Epidural Spinal Injections (ESI)
Epidural injections are injections of medication into the epidural space, which is the space around the spinal cord. This space contains nerves that carry pain signals from the body to the brain. By injecting medication into this space, epidural injections can help to block these pain signals, providing relief from pain.
Epidural injections are used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Pain after surgery
- Chronic pain
- Inflammation in the spine or extremities
- Cancer pain
Epidural injections can be given as a one-time procedure or as a series of injections. The effects of an epidural injection can last for hours, days, or even weeks.
Here are some of the benefits of epidural injections:
- They can provide effective pain relief.
- They are minimally invasive.
- They can be used to target specific areas of pain.
Here are some of the risks of epidural injections:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Nerve damage
- Headache
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