A thoracic epidural steroid injection is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat middle and upper back pain caused by inflamed or compressed spinal nerves. The injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space of the thoracic spine to reduce swelling around irritated nerve roots.
Thoracic epidural injections are commonly recommended for patients with persistent thoracic radiculopathy or disc-related mid-back pain that has not improved with conservative treatment.
The epidural space is the area surrounding the spinal cord and nerve roots. When a thoracic disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or post-surgical scarring compresses a nerve, patients may experience significant mid-back pain or radiating symptoms.
A thoracic epidural steroid injection works by:
Pain relief may last from several weeks to several months, depending on the underlying condition.
Thoracic epidural steroid injections are indicated for:
These injections are specifically designed to treat nerve-related mid-back pain.
Patients who may benefit from a thoracic epidural injection often experience:
Thoracic radiculopathy is less common than cervical or lumbar radiculopathy but can cause significant functional impairment.
Thoracic epidural steroid injections are performed in an outpatient setting under fluoroscopic (live X-ray) guidance.
The procedure includes:
After the injection, patients are monitored briefly and typically return home within an hour. Most resume normal activities the following day.
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