Transforaminal Epidural Spinal Injection (TFESI)
In a lumbar epidural injection, a local anesthetic or a steroid is injected into the epidural space. When this procedure is carried out at the site from which the nerve exits the spine, it is called a Transforaminal Epidural Spinal Injection.
This involves numbing the skin and inserting a needle directly into the Epidural space under the guidance from Fluoroscopy to inject close to the source of inflammation.
What Conditions Does It Treat?
This helps treat pain arising due to disc bulging, nerve root compression, or dural problems.
How Long Does The Effect Last?
The amount of relief depends on the stage of inflammation. TFESIs can bring anywhere between several weeks to months of pain relief depending on the patient’s condition. In some cases, just a single injection has been seen to bring long-term relief as well.
Treatment Offered By Kansas Pain Management
Kansas Pain Management offers a comprehensive pain treatment plan that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs. The first step is a thorough evaluation, which includes a medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing, if necessary.
Treatment options may include medications, physical therapy, injections, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.
Kansas Pain Management also offers a range of minimally invasive procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function. With board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, Kansas Pain Management is committed to providing the highest quality care for patients suffering from pain. We provide comprehensive and personalised treatment options for pain in Overland Park, Lawrence, Leavenworth/Lansing, Kansas City, Ottawa, Missouri, Topeka, Belton and surrounding areas. We also have a new location at Lee Summit Medical Center in Lee Summit, MO.
