26. AP fluoroscopic image of a cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection with a catheter threaded to C6/7 in a patient with a left C7 radiculopathy. Note needle entry at T2/3.
27. AP fluoroscopic image of a cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection with a catheter threaded to C5/6 in a patient with a right C6 radiculopathy. Note needle entry at T1/2.
29. AP fluoroscopic image of a right C5/6 transforaminal epidural steroid injection. Note that vascular uptake not seen on the previous image is apparent with contrast injection under live fluoroscopy.
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Notes de l'éditeur
How can we stratify so that we can follow an algorythm?
Real answer is an integration of all these.
Rule #1 LOOK FOR BADNESS!!
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Note that pathological classification (is; Spondylitic vs. Discogenic) does not help in distinguishing as you can have radicular pain from spondylitic disease (Foraminal Stenosis)