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Information for patients

Caudal epidural injection

OBJECTIVE

By injecting an anti-inflammatory aggravation of the vertebral column lessens. This eases back symptoms and possibly leg symptoms as well as improves mobility. 

TREATMENT

You lie on your front on the treatment table. First the medical practitioner will disinfect your skin around the coccyx. Under x-ray control the medical practitioner inserts a thin needle into the sacral hiatus. This is a small opening just above the coccyx. From here the injected fluid can move upwards towards the vertebral column. To check that the needle is in the correct position and that the fluid is actually reaching the vertebral column, the medical practitioner will inject a small amount of contrast agent. Next you will be injected with a mix of a local anaesthetic (Lidocaine 2%) and a corticosteroid (Decadron® 20 mg).

TREATMENT DURATION

The treatment takes approximately 15 minutes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

For further information about potential side effects and risks, and for other instructions we kindly ask you to read through the “your visit” and “after your treatment” information provided to you. 

Duur van de behandeling

De behandeling duurt ongeveer 15 minuten.

Meer informatie

Voor informatie over eventuele bijwerkingen en risico’s en overige aanwijzingen vragen wij u de informatie “Voor uw bezoek” en “Na uw behandeling” goed te lezen.