Comparison of the Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulator and Quincke Needle for Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections.

Aim: To compare the procedural features of transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) performed using two different needles (Stimuplex® and Quincke) in terms of procedure time, exposed radiation dose and adverse effects and complications, thus providing preliminary data to aid needle selection for TFESI.

Material And Methods: Patients who received fluoroscopy-guided single-level lumbosacral TFESI between September 2020 and September 2021 were retrospectively included in this study. The patients were divided into two groups with respect to the needle type used for the procedure ? those treated with a Quincke needle were classified as Group Q and those treated with a Stimuplex® needle comprised Group S.

Fluoroscopy-guided triple hip block for patients with hip osteoarthritis: A new approach.

Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is found in approximately 10% of the population and often causes disability and social limitations in elderly patients. Intra-articular injections are among the most frequently applied interventional treatments for the hip joint. Femoral and obturator sensorial nerve blocks have also been reported to be effective for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

A case of transient hemiplegia after cervical transforaminal epidural injection with dexamethasone: What actually happened?

Cervical transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TESIs) have technical difficulties and a risk of complications due to the cervical spine anatomy. A 52-year-old female patient was admitted to our outpatient clinic with complaint of neuropathic pain radiating to her right arm. Right C7 TESI was planned for patient who did not respond to conservative treatment.

Comparison of Radiation Doses of Contralateral Oblique and Lateral View for Fluoroscopy-Guided Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection.

Background: Despite newly developing technologies and techniques, the use of fluoroscopic guidance in spinal interventional treatments remains popular. Therefore, it is essential to set reference standards and techniques for reducing radiation exposure in fluoroscopy-guided procedures.

Objective: The aim of this study was is to compare the radiation doses and procedure time of the contralateral oblique (CLO) view to  lateral view imaging during fluoroscopy-guided spinal procedures.

The effect of lumbar multifidus cross-sectional areas on transforaminal epidural steroid injection: An observational clinical study.

Objectives: Multifidus has an important role in spinal stability, and multifidus degeneration causes long-term disability and low back pain. This study aimed to investigate the effect of multifidus cross-sectional area on transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TFESI).

Methods: Patients with single-level disc herniation were included in the study.

The Impact of Contrast Spread Patterns to Clinical Outcomes of Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection: An Observational Study.

Aim: To investigate the relationship between epidural contrast spread patterns, and the treatment success of cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection (CIESI) for cervical radicular pain.

Material And Methods: A total of 76 patients aged between 20 and 60 years who had neck and unilateral upper limb pain due to a single-level disc herniation at C5-C6 or C6-C7 were included. Severity of pain and disability were assessed with Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) and Neck Pain Disability Scale (NPDS) at baseline, three weeks, and three months after the treatment.

Frequency of fibromyalgia in a cohort of Turkish patients with lung cancer and its effect on pain, sleep quality, fatigue and quality of life.

This study aimed to examine the frequency of fibromyalgia (FM) in patients with lung cancer and evaluate its effect on patients' pain, sleep quality, fatigue, and quality of life parameters. The study was designed as a prospective cross-sectional and a total of 116 lung cancer patients were included. FM classification was made according to the 2016 ACR criteria.

Caudal epidural steroid injection versus transforaminal ESI for unilateral S1 radiculopathy: a prospective, randomized trial.

Objective: Epidural steroid injections are frequently performed to manage radicular symptoms. Most research investigating the effectiveness of different routes of epidural injections were conducted with non-homogeneous groups. In this study our aim was to investigate the efficacy of caudal versus transforaminal approaches in patients with unilateral S1 radiculopathy secondary to a paracentral L5-S1 disc herniation.

YouTube as a source of information on sacroiliac joint injection: A reliability and quality analysis.

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) injection is recommended for both diagnosis and relief of SIJ pain. YouTube has become a widely used source for health professionals and patients to obtain information about various procedures but the quality of YouTube videos including medical content is questionable. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of SIJ injection videos on YouTube.

Cervical Radiculopathy Impact Scale: Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Turkish version.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the English version of the Cervical Radiculopathy Impact Scale (CRIS) and to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the CRIS.

Patients And Methods: Between October 2021 and February 2022, a total of 105 patients (48 males, 57 females; mean age: 45.4±11.

The Effect of Central Sensitization on Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Cervical Disc Herniation: An Observational Study.

Background: Central sensitization (CS) is a hyperexcitability that is manifested by the increased response of the central nervous system to sensory stimuli. It has been shown that the presence of CS may have a negative effect on the clinical picture in some musculoskeletal diseases and also have a negative effect on spinal procedures.

Objectives: To investigate the effect of CS on interlaminar epidural steroid injection (ILESI) treatment outcomes in patients with cervical disc herniation (CDH).

Proximal femur diaphysis osteoid osteoma mimicking lumbar radiculopathy.

Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor that commonly arises from the metaphyseal and diaphyseal regions of long bones. Pain is often the first symptom, and it can mimic many diseases. Herein, we report a 36-year-old male patient who presented with complaints of lower back pain radiating to the right extremity for a year.

Reliability and validity of Turkish versions of Sciatica Bothersomeness and Sciatica Frequency Index.

Background: The Sciatica Frequency Index (SFI) and Sciatica Bothersomeness Index (SBI) are two separate indices scored for both the bothersomeness and frequency of radiating symptoms. There is no Turkish scale used specifically for sciatica.

Objective: We aimed to translate SBI and SBI in Turkish and investigate the reliability and validity of these indices.

Radiation Doses for Different Approaches of Fluoroscopy-Guided Epidural Injections: An Observational Clinical Study.

Background: Although fluoroscopy-guided interventional therapies have declined in recent years, radiation exposure remains a critical issue for both patients and medical staff. Radiation exposure varies according to the physicians' experience, procedure time, patients' body mass index (BMI), imaging techniques, and the type of procedure performed.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to report procedure times and calculate the radiation doses for 4 different approaches of fluoroscopy-guided epidural injections per procedure and BMI to provide radiations doses for potential use in future dose reduction strategies.

The effect of spinopelvic parameters on transforaminal epidural steroid injection treatment success in lumbar disc herniation.

Background: Spinopelvic parameters (SPP) is closely associated with diseases such as lumbar disc herniation (LDH), disc degeneration and spondylolisthesis. Although there exist many known clinical and radiological factors affecting the success of the transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) treatment, the effect of SPP has not yet been investigated. This study aims to examine the effects of SPP on treatment success in patients who undergo TFESI because of lumbar disc herniation and to investigate the correlation among multifidus cross-sectional area (MFCSA).

The Immediate Adverse Events of Lumbar Interventional Pain Procedures in 4,209 Patients: An Observational Clinical Study.

Objective: Lumbar interventional pain procedures (LIPPs) are frequently used in low back pain and have shown an increasing trend in recent years. LIPPs are highly effective when performed by properly trained physicians. However, some adverse events are seen during interventional procedures.

The Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency to Treatment Success of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection.

Background: Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is an interventional technique used to relieve disc herniation related back and radicular pain. Although few studies have investigated the factors predicting positive outcomes after TFESI, there is no data concerning the possible relationship between pre-procedure serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and the response to TFESI.

Objectives: To investigate the effect of vitamin D deficiency to treatment success of fluoroscopy-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection.

Duruöz Hand Index: Is it valid and reliable in children with unilateral cerebral palsy?

Purpose: To investigate the validity and reliability of the Duruöz Hand Index (DHI) in patients with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: Assessments of patients (n = 23) were performed using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), the grip and pinch strength tests, and DHI. Following the data collection, retest of DHI was administered telephonically within a 2-week period.