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Can Steroid Injections Benefit Neural Foraminal Stenosis And Facet Hypertrophy At L4/5?

I was just informed that I have moderate right and mild left neural foraminal stenosis at L4/5 and Severe facet hypertrophy with facet effusions at L4/5. My doctor has referred me to a spine/ortho specialist to see if I would benefit from steroid injections. I am wondering if such injections are worth undergoing? It seems that treating the symptoms will possibly provide temporary relief but, ultimately, not resolve the underlying issue.
posted on Mon, 18 May 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, steroid in this disease condition may not be the cure but of course this could give some symptomatic relief some how this could be surgical condition, and better to have a word with neurosurgeon, hope this information helps, take care have a nice day.
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Can Steroid Injections Benefit Neural Foraminal Stenosis And Facet Hypertrophy At L4/5?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, steroid in this disease condition may not be the cure but of course this could give some symptomatic relief some how this could be surgical condition, and better to have a word with neurosurgeon, hope this information helps, take care have a nice day.