Epidural Steroid Injections For Lumbar Disc Herniations ...

Does the steroid (a potent anti-inflammatory) contained in a lumbar injection (an injection to relieve pain from a bulging disc causing back pain) actually add value above and beyond the local anaesthetic also contained in the injection?

Possibly not according to the following report …

http://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/blog/SpineBlog/pages/post.aspx?PostID=134

Shoulder Injections - Less Same as More?

A little bit of steroid into a painful shoulder joint might be just as good as a lot!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027083039.htm