Epidural Injection - Spine Procedure Series

By Evan Mason

The “Spine Procedure” series is a collection of short, high-yield articles designed to help explain common image-guided spinal procedures from a radiology perspective.

Procedure: Epidural Injection

Clinical Keywords: epidural, pregnancy anesthesia, blood patch, CSF leak, back pain, steroid injection

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An epidural injection is a procedure performed by a provider where a needle is placed into the space outside of the sac of fluid that surrounds the spinal cord and nerves in the lower back within the backbone or spine (epidural space). X-rays are sometimes used to guide the needle safely and efficiently to ensure that the injection (steroid, anesthetic, blood) can be administered safely with minimal risk.

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