This patient education video explains intrathecal injections for the treatment of back and leg pain. Included are the following sections: Anatomy, Intrathecal Injections, The Procedure, and Risks & Complications.
This video does not explain that intrathecal injections, especially with steroids such as Depo-Medrol is not approved by the FDA and is specifically contraindicated (meaning do not use) for intrathecal injection. Severe injury to the spinal cord will result from a condition called Arachnoiditis. You are warned!
This video does not explain that intrathecal injections, especially with steroids such as Depo-Medrol is not approved by the FDA and is specifically contraindicated (meaning do not use) for intrathecal injection. Severe injury to the spinal cord will result from a condition called Arachnoiditis. You are warned!
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