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Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation 1995

[Chronic cervico-brachial neuralgia treated by cervical epidural injection of corticosteroids. Long-term results].

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B Grenier
L Castagnera
P Maurette
P Erny
J Senegas

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OBJECTIVE

To assess long-term results of a single cervical epidural corticosteroid injection (CECI) in patients suffering from chronic cervicobrachial neuralgia (CCBN).

METHODS

Open prospective study.

METHODS

A CECI was performed in 29 patients suffering for more than 12 months from a non-compressive and non-surgical CCBN with permanent pain for at least three months non relieved by an adequately conducted medical treatment.

METHODS

The cervical epidural space was injected (C7-T1, 18 G needle) with an increasing volume (maximum 10 mL) of isotonic saline solution to exacerbate patient's cervicobrachial pain. The patients then received an equivalent volume of 0.5% lidocaine plus triamcinolone acetonide (10 mg.mL-1). The pain decrease was estimated on a visual analogic scale (VAS), in comparison to intensity of pain rated at 100 mm before CECI.

RESULTS

The mean volume injected into the epidural space was 6 +/- 2 mL. It increased pain in 26 out of 29 patients. After 3 months, a success rate of 83% was obtained, with a pain rate of 12 mm on VAS. Concerning mid- and long-term results, pain relief remained stable for at least 24 months (mean follow-up: 48 +/- 18 months). Simultaneously, the need for analgesics decreased significantly.

CONCLUSIONS

A single CECI in patients suffering from non-compressive and non-surgical CCBN results in long-lasting pain relief.

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