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Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
This injection procedure utilizes a steroid-anesthetic medication that helps reduce the swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerve roots.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What is a lumbar transforaminal epidural injection?
A transforaminal epidural steroid injection is an outpatient procedure that is very helpful in numerous conditions of back pain and lower back pain. The goal of this procedure is to alleviate the pain experienced by the patient in the lower back and pain radiating from the lumbar area going to the legs. The procedure only takes a number of minutes to finish.
How is a lumbar transforaminal epidural injection administered?
1. Preparation
To prepare for the treatment, the patient assumes a prone position; face down with a pillow positioned under the abdomen to lift the sacrum. This position bends the spine in a way that exposes the gap on the side of the spine, these gaps are called foramina.
2. Anesthetic Injected
As the patient lies down on their stomach while getting ready for the procedure, a medication to relax the nerve is given while the skin and tissue of the back are desensitized using a local anesthetic.
3. Needle Inserted
When the target region has been desensitized, the doctor skillfully slides a needle toward the foraminal area that encompasses the affected nerve root.
4. Contrast Solution Injected
The physician utilizes a fluoroscope (a small X-ray device) and a contrast solution to validate the exact location of the needle. Once the tip of the needle is validated to be in the correct position, the medication will then be administered.
5. Medication Injected
Following the careful validation of the needle's exact position, the doctor positions a steroid-anesthetic medication. This prescription bathes the inflamed nerve roots which will help ease the pain being experienced by the patient. This procedure also manages and reduces the pain and inflammation of the nerves. Other benefits can be derived from this procedure depending on your condition.
6. End of Procedure
After the procedure is finished, the doctor pulls the previously inserted needle and dresses the injection area. The patient experiences a notable amount of physical comfort after one injection. However, this may not be the case for other patients. Others may require multiple injections before they experience any form of relief from the medication.
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute for your treatment?
We are a team of pain management doctors and specialists. Our physicians have double board certification in their chosen fields and have undergone additional fellowships in pain management. Our professionals have also received advanced medical training in minimally invasive spinal procedures and pain management, including Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection.