Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Publication Date
3-1-2024
Journal
Pain Managemeent
Abstract
Bertolotti's syndrome, also known as lumbosacral transitional vertebrae, is a relatively rare spinal condition characterized by an anatomical variation in the lower spine. Conservative approaches such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications and lifestyle modifications may be recommended for mild cases. In more severe cases or when conservative measures fail to provide relief, injections such as may be considered to alleviate pain. This case is unique in that we document a challenging technique of ipsilateral transforaminal epidural steroid injection in a patient with Bertolotti's syndrome.
Keywords
Humans, Lumbar Vertebrae, Low Back Pain, Steroids, Injections, Epidural, analgesia, chronic pain, low-back pain, pain, pain assessment, pain management
DOI
10.2217/pmt-2023-0105
PMID
38385170
PMCID
PMC11412131
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
2-22-2024
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
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Published Open-Access
yes