What makes a lumbar steroid injection harder to perform?
This study looks at back and leg pain relief from a steroid injection given near the spinal nerves. It checks if MRI images can help predict whether the injection is harder to do, which could help doctors plan better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your doctor has recommended a single steroid injection into the space around a nerve in your lower back.
- The injection is planned for one of three specific levels: L3-4, L4-5, or L5-S1.
- You have already had an MRI of your lower back that is good enough to review.
- You agree to take part in the study by signing a consent form.
- You are not pregnant, have had a recent equipment failure during the procedure, or have not withdrawn from the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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