| CT fluoroscopy-assisted cervical transforaminal steroid injection: tips, traps, and use of contrast material. | |
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PMID: 20858814 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: CT fluoroscopy-assisted cervical transforaminal steroid injection is an effective therapeutic option for cervical radiculopathy, yet it is approached with trepidation by some interventionalists. CT fluoroscopy is superior to conventional fluoroscopy for delineating complex anatomic relations in the neck but must be combined with careful technique to avoid rare but serious complications. We describe the anatomy of the neural foramen, our technique of CT fluoroscopy-assisted cervical transforaminal steroid injection, and the CT appearance of appropriate and inappropriate needle positions. CONCLUSION: Understanding anatomy will help to avoid complications and optimize the therapeutic potential of cervical transforaminal steroid injection. Use of contrast material for CT fluoroscopic guidance facilitates appropriate needle positioning and reduces the risk of complications. |
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Authors:
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Jenny K Hoang; Marc A Apostol; Peter G Kranz; Ramsey K Kilani; Jeffrey N Taylor; Linda Gray; Christopher D Lascola |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 195 ISSN: 1546-3141 ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-22 Completed Date: 2010-10-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 888-94 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. |
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Adult Aged, 80 and over Contrast Media Female Fluoroscopy / methods Humans Injections, Intralesional / methods Male Middle Aged Radiculopathy / drug therapy* Steroids / administration & dosage* Tomography, X-Ray Computed* Young Adult |
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0/Contrast Media; 0/Steroids |
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