What is Caudal epidural?
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Similar to the epidural, the caudal epidural injection is performed very low in the spine at a location called the sacral hiatus. It works best for problems involving the lower lumbar spine, especially the L5S1 disc level.
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How do members experience Caudal epidural?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 8 | 5 | |
| Pain | 3 | 0 | |
| Facet joint osteoarthritis | 1 | 1 | |
| Pain in hip(s) | 1 | 0 | |
| Sciatic nerve pain | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Numbness in feet | 1 | |
| Post-traumatic headache | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 4 |
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