An unusual complication following caudal epidural steroid injection : A case report


Published online: Oct 27 2008

Brinda Vihari Somanchi, Saeed Mohammad, Raymond Ross

From the Spinal Unit, Salford Royal Hospital, Salford, United Kingdom

Abstract

The authors present a case in which paraplegia developed following administration of caudal epidural steroid injection (ESI) and discuss the different pathophysiological mechanisms involved. The authors strongly recommend that 0.5% bupivacaine should be used with caution for caudal epidural injection.

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