Epidural Steroid Injection Center - Warren, OHWarren Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors for Epidural Steroid InjectionType of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ? A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. Birth defects, trauma, infections, tumors and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system are problems cared for by the orthopaedic surgeon. Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Common Name: Orthopedist Orthopedic Surgeon Doctors in Warren * William Woods DO  James D Brodell MD  K Brian Williams DO  Northeast Ohio Orthopedics  Northeast Ohio Orthopedics  Northeast Ohio Orthopedics  Howland Orthopedic Center  Michael J Jurenovich MD  Raymond S Duffett, MD  Raymond S Duffett, MD  St Elizabeth Orthopedics  St Elizabeth Orthopedics  Youngstown Orthopedic Associates  Youngstown Orthopedic Associates  Youngstown Orthopedic Associates  Youngstown Orthopedic Associates  Youngstown Orthopedic Associates  Youngstown Orthopedic Associates  Youngstown Orthopedic Associates  Youngstown Orthopedic Associates  Boniface Orthopaedics  Boniface Orthopaedics  Boniface Orthopaedics  Michael P Stanich DO  James N Pantelakis MD Inc  J Cletus Paumier MD  Lee T Simon MD  Precision Orthopaedic Specialties Inc  Precision Orthopaedic Specialties Inc  Scott M Zimmer MD  The Carnation Clinic Inc  Warren General Hospital Medical Center  The Carnation Clinic Inc  Omni Orthopaedic Multispecialty Network Inc  University Orthopaedic Specialists  Alliance Orthopaedic  Precision Orthopaedic Specialties Inc  Portage Orthopaedic Group  Precision Orthopaedic Specialties Inc  Precision Orthopaedic Specialties Inc  Crystal Clinic Inc Kent Office  Crystal Clinic Inc Kent Office  Crystal Clinic Inc Kent Office  Orthopedic Associates of Northern Ohio  Orthopedic Associates of Northern Ohio  Stowe Kent Orthopaedics  Hergenroeder Orthopaedic Clinic  Orthopaedic Associates of Lake County  Institute for Spine  Orthopaedic Associates of Lake County  Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Stow  Jeffrey S Morris MD  University Orthopaedic Specialists  Northeast Ohio Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Northeast Ohio Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Northeast Ohio Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Northeast Ohio Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Northeast Ohio Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Northeast Ohio Orthopaedic Associates Inc  University Orthopaedic Specialists  Ashtabula Orthopaedics Inc  John H Paul MD  St Vincent Charity Hospital  Lake Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Lake Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Lake Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Lake Orthopaedic Associates Inc  Lake Orthopaedic Associates Inc  University Community Orthopaedics  Cleveland Clinic Solon Family Health Center  Cleveland Clinic Solon Family Health Center  Cleveland Clinic Solon Family Health Center  Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Cuyahoga Falls  Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Cuyahoga Falls  Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Cuyahoga Falls  Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Cuyahoga Falls  Robert H Anschuetz MD  Robert M Fumich MD  Robert D Zaas MD  North Star Orthopaedic Surgery Inc  North Star Orthopaedic Surgery Inc  Omni Orthopaedic Multispecialty Network Inc  Brahms Cohn & Leb MDs  Brahms Cohn & Leb MDs  University Orthopaedic Associates  University Orthopaedic Associates  Stephen D Helper MD  Brahms Cohn & Leb MDs  Stanley H Nahigian MD  University Orthopaedic Associates  University Orthopaedic Associates  University Orthopaedic Associates  University Orthopaedic Associates  Spectrum Orthopaedics Inc  Spectrum Orthopaedics Inc  North Coast Spine Center  Scott D Weiner MD  Scott D Weiner MD  Soni Orthopaedic Clinic Inc  North Coast Spine Center Warren, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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Epidural Steroid InjectionRead the Epidural Steroid Injection article » What is an epidural steroid injection?An epidural steroid injection is a common procedure to treat spinal nerve irritation that is caused by tissues next to the nerve pressing against it. The beginning of the nerve (nerve root) is most often irritated by an inflamed intervertebral disc, or disc contents, directly touching the spinal nerve.
[Drawing of a disc herniation compressing the spinal nerve root] An epidural steroid injection involves bathing an inflamed nerve root in steroids (potent anti-inflammation medicine) in order to decrease the irritation of the nerve root that is causing pain. How is an epidural steroid injection performed?The epidural steroid injection procedure is quick and simple. While it is common for people to be concerned prior to the procedure, it is actually frequent to hear from patients afterwards: "Is that all?" The spinal cord rests in the spinal canal. The nerve roots branch out from the spinal cord at each level of a spinal vertebra (the bony building blocks of the spine). The cord is protected by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which serves as a shock absorber for the cord. The CSF is held in place by a membrane with several layers, one of which is called the dura, from the Greek for tough (think of "durable"). The Greek word "epi" means "outside of." So, the epidural space is outside of this tough membrane. During an epidural steroid injection, a needle and syringe are used to enter the epidural space and deposit small amounts of long-lasting steroids around the inflamed spinal nerve. A fluoroscope (a viewing instrument using X-rays) is used to visualize the local anatomy during the injection. The epidural steroid injection specifically targets the inflamed area and treats it with a maximal amount of steroids, thereby minimizing exposure of the rest of the body to the steroid... Recommended Reading Related to Epidural Steroid InjectionHow are the spine and its discs designed?The vertebrae are the bony building blocks of the spine. Between each of the largest parts (bodies) of the vertebrae are the discs. Ligaments are situated around the spine and discs. The spine has seven vertebrae in the neck (cervical vertebrae), 12 vertebrae in the mid-back (thoracic vertebrae), and five vertebrae in the low back (lumbar vertebrae). In addition, in the mid-buttock, beneath the fifth lumbar vertebra, is the sacrum, followed by the tailbone (coccyx). The bony spine is designed so that vertebrae "stacked" together can provide a movable support structure while also protecting the spinal cord (nervous tissue that extends down the spinal column from the brain) from injury. Each vertebra has a spinous process, which is a bony prominence behind the spinal cord that shields the cord's nerve tissue. The vertebrae also have a strong bony "body" in front of the spinal cord to provide a plat... Other Related Epidural Steroid Injection ArticlesEmergency Contact for Warren
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