Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
A thoracic epidural steroid injection is a common and effective treatment for relieving upper back and mid back pain that generally results from a nerve(s) becoming pinched by discs in the thoracic spine.
The thoracic spine is a collection of bones that make up the part of the spinal column located within the upper back, approximately between the neck and the bottom of the ribs. Conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and trauma can cause the thoracic nerves to become irritated or inflamed, resulting in pain.
Using the guidance of a fluoroscope, the provider injects the steroid into the epidural space surrounding the thoracic spine, near the nerves causing pain. The medication then spreads out and bathes the affected nerve, reducing inflammation and relieving pain.
The amount and length of relief experienced may differ from patient to patient. The ESI procedure may be repeated up to three times in a 12-month period.
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