Journal of Spine

Joshua A Hirsch

Publications

• Research Article
  Do Cervical Epidural Injections Provide Long-Term Relief in Neck And Upper Extremity Pain? A Systematic Review
  Author(s): Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Devi E Nampiaparampil, Kenneth D Candido, Sanjay Bakshi, Jay S. Grider, Frank JE Falco, Nalini Sehgal and Joshua A HirschLaxmaiah Manchikanti, Devi E Nampiaparampil, Kenneth D Candido, Sanjay Bakshi, Jay S. Grider, Frank JE Falco, Nalini Sehgal and Joshua A Hirsch
  
  Summary of Background Data: The high prevalence of chronic persistent neck pain not only leads to disability but also has a significant economic, societal, and health impact. Among multiple modalities of treatments prescribed in the management of neck and upper extremity pain, surgical, interventional and conservative modalities have been described. Cervical epidural injections are also common modalities of treatments provided in managing neck and upper extremity pain. They are administered by either an interlaminar approach or transforaminal approach. Objectives: To determine the long-term efficacy of cervical interlaminar and transforaminal epidural injections in the treatment of cervical disc herniation, spinal stenosis, discogenic pain without facet joint pain, and post-surgery syndrome. Materials and Methods: The literature search was performed from 1966 to April 2014 utilizing d.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000177

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