Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: To evaluate the outcomes in chronic low back pain patients treated by caudal epidural injections. Materials & methods: A total of 25 cases with chronic low back ache for atleast 3 months were taken and treated with epidural injection of steroid and followed upto a period of 6 months. Before the injection was given the procedure was carefully explained to the patient, who was told to expect increase in intensity of his symptoms during the injection. At the conclusion of the injection a note was made in relation to relief of pain. A visual analogue scale was presented to patient before and after the procedure and at follow up. Results: Mean Pre-injection VAS was 7.12, while mean VAS at post-last injection, 1 week post-last injection, 3 weeks post last injection, 6 weeks post last injection and 4 months post last injection was found to be 3.56, 3.44, 3.2, 3.10 and 3.38 respectively. Significant results were obtained while comparing the mean VAS at different time intervals. Conclusion: There is insufficient evidence to support the use of injection therapy in chronic low-back pain.