International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Ju Seok Ryu
82 Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Research Article
The Efficacy of Lumbar Stabilization Exercise Combined with Transforaminal
Epidural Steroid Injection for Lumbar Radiating Pain
Author(s): Yoongul Oh, Hee Song Lee and Ju Seok RyuYoongul Oh, Hee Song Lee and Ju Seok Ryu
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of exercises combined with transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) in patients with lumbar radiating pain. Methods: Among 359 patients who were treated with TFESI for lumbar radiating pain, 118 subjects were eligible and analyzed. The injections were performed for all patients with 20 mg triamcinolone, 1 ml lidocaine (0.5%) and 0.5 ml normal saline. Exercise group (n=45) received TFESI as well as additional stabilization exercise for 30 minute sessions over 3 weeks (three times weekly), while control group (n=73) received TFESI and did not receive any additional stabilization exercise. The effects were evaluated using Numercal Rating Scale (NRS) at pre-injection, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after injection. Results: Between Exercise and Control group, there were no significant differences in sex, ag.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000341