Fluoroscopically guided transforaminal epidural dry needling for lumbar spinal stenosis using a specially designed needle.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This report describes the methodological approach and clinical application of a minimally invasive intervention to treat lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).

Methods

Thirty-four patients with LSS underwent fluoroscopically guided transforaminal epidural dry needling using a specially designed flexed Round Needle. The needle was inserted 8-12 cm lateral to the midline at the level of the stenosis and advanced to a position between the anterior side of the facet joint and pedicle up to the outer-third of the pedicle. The needle was advanced medially and backed laterally within a few millimetres along the canal side of the inferior articular process between the facet joint and pedicle. The procedure was completed when a marked reduction in resistance was felt at the tip of

SUBMITTER: Ahn K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2927508 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature