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BackTable / MSK / Podcast / Episode #56
BackTable Basics: Transforaminal, Cervical, and Thoracic Epidural Injections
with. Dr. Chris Beck
Cervical and thoracic epidural steroid injections (ESIs) can offer relief for patients with chronic pain; however, these procedures can carry serious risks. Providers should be well-trained to anticipate and mitigate these risks before treating patients with ESIs. In this episode of the Backtable MSK Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Chris Beck and Dr. Jacob Fleming dive deep into various techniques and considerations for performing ESIs.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, August 13). Ep. 56 – BackTable Basics: Transforaminal, Cervical, and Thoracic Epidural Injections [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Christopher Beck
Dr. Chris Beck is a practicing interventional radiologist with Regional Radiology Group in New Orleans.
Dr. Jacob Fleming
Dr. Jacob Fleming is a diagnostic radiology resident and future MSK interventional radiologist in Dallas, Texas.
Synopsis
Dr. Beck and Dr. Fleming discuss the importance of trajectory and level aiming, the differences between interlaminar and transforaminal approaches, and the nuances of cervical and thoracic ESI procedures. The episode also covers patient positioning and potential complications.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:10 - Techniques for Transforaminal Approach
08:51 - Cervical ESI
15:15 - Risks of Cervical ESI
24:07 - Thoracic ESI
29:03 - Post-Procedure Considerations
32:34 - Caudal ESI
Resources
BackTable MSK Ep. 55 - BackTable Basics: Lumbar Epidural Injections
with. Dr. Chris Beck:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/55/backtable-basics-lumbar-epidural-injections
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