Periradicular infiltration therapy, Clinical indications, technique and results

Background. Minimally invasive procedures have played an emerging role in pain management during recent years. Objectives. Evaluation of the different types of periradicular infiltration as fundamental procedures in the progressive stepwise concept of pain management. Comparison of the different therapeutic substances. Results. In the mid-term and long-term periradicular infiltration is effective in 60-80 % of patients regarding analgesic and functional aspects. Compliance with the guidelines should help to minimize potentially fatal complications. Conclusion. Periradicular infiltration is of significant importance concerning the treatment of spinal nerve root irritation. Periradicular infiltration is regarded as a safe procedure, especially when supported by computed tomography (CT) scans.