Abstract: This study compares the effectiveness of the traditional minimum circle detection strategy, i.e. Welzl’s algorithm, and the state-of-the-art nnU-Net in the localization of lumbar Epidural ...

Epidural steroid shots for back pain had mixed results, an AAN review showed. The treatment demonstrated promising short-term benefits for radiculopathy patients. In other situations, benefits were ...

As Micah Parsons gets his start with the Green Bay Packers, his first appearance with the team might be up in the air. Parsons has been dealing with a L4/L5 facet joint sprain in the vertebrae in his ...

Botox (botulinum toxin injections) is best known for smoothing wrinkles, but it’s also used to treat medical issues like migraines and an overactive bladder. While most side effects are mild, like ...

Researchers comparing two injections commonly used to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis—corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid—found that corticosteroid injections were associated with higher ...

As with other drugs, icatibant can cause side effects, such as dizziness and injection reactions. If icatibant side effects become difficult to tolerate, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Icatibant ...

Background: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a prevalent condition encountered in the clinical diagnosis and management of spinal surgery. Certain people may experience excruciating radicular pain in ...

Some evidence seen for epidural steroid injections reducing pain and disability in cervical and lumbar radiculopathies and possibly in lumbar spinal stenosis. HealthDay News — There is some evidence ...

Patients experienced significant improvement in low-back and radicular pain within 5 months following epidural steroid injection, with pain relief observed for up to 1 year. Epidural steroid ...

Researchers found that epidural steroid injections probably reduced short-term pain and disability and possibly reduced long-term disability in cervical and lumbar radiculopathies. Carmel Armon, M.D., ...