Is there an association between lumbosacral epidural lipomatosis and lumbosacral epidural steroid injections? A comprehensive narrative literature review

Is there an association between lumbosacral epidural lipomatosis and lumbosacral epidural steroid injections? A comprehensive narrative literature review

Background: Exogenous systemic steroid exposure is a well-established risk factor for spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEL), however the association between lumbosacral epidural steroid injections (LESIs) and lumbosacral epidural lipomatosis (LEL) is generally regarded as poorly understood. Our objectiv...

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Main Authors: Eric K. Holder, Robin Raju, Mark A. Dundas, Emanuel N. Husu, Zachary L. McCormick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:North American Spine Society Journal
Subjects:
Epidural lipomatosis
Lumbosacral epidural steroid injection
Radiculopathy
Magnestic resonance imaging
Spine medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266654842200004X

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