Rates of complications after cervical transforaminal epidural steroid injections for patients with cervical radiculopathy utilizing a large national database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical transforaminal epidural steroid injections (CTFESI) are commonly used to treat cervical radiculopathy. Though major adverse events have been published in case reports, larger cohort studies have not demonstrated this concern.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess the risk of major and minor complications after CTFESIs using a large database.

Methods

TriNetX, a global health research network, was queried from January 01, 2004-May 20, 2025 for patients with cervical radiculopathy undergoing CTFESI. All diagnostic and surgical codes after CTFESI were analyzed. Specific major complications queried for were stroke, seizures, and paralysis. Nervous system, musculoskeletal, infectious, and procedural diagnoses were evaluated for complications.

SUBMITTER: Stephens AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274305 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature