An epidural perineural injection is a minimally invasive injection therapy performed within the spine to relieve pain caused by irritation or inflammation of the spinal nerves.
During the procedure, a local anesthetic, with or without a corticosteroid, is injected into the epidural space and around the nerve root responsible for the symptoms. This helps reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain, which often radiates into the limbs, such as in cases of sciatica or cervical radiculopathy.
The procedure is indicated for conditions such as herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal canal stenosis, and chronic radicular pain. It is a safe and well-tolerated treatment that can play an important role in conservative pain management, helping to improve mobility and reduce the need for surgical intervention.