Anesthesia and Pain Medicine  2016;11(3):291-294

doi:10.17085/apm.2016.11.3.219

Ultrasound-guided pararadicular block using a paramedian sagittal oblique approach for managing low back pain in a pregnant woman: A case report.

Seul Gi AHN 1 ; Jisoo LEE ; Hue Jung PARK ; Young Hoon KIM

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Keywords

Low back pain; Pararadicular block; Pregnancy; Ultrasound

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Lumbar radicular pain is conventionally treated with transforaminal epidural injection under the guidance of fluoroscopy or computer tomography. However, fluoroscopic radiation can be hazardous in certain populations, including pregnant women. An adjustment of the amount of local anesthetic is required in this population. An alternative method of lumbar root block using ultrasound (US) guidance has recently been introduced. Here, we present the case of a pregnant woman with worsening lumbar radicular pain during her pregnancy and the management of her pain using US-guided pararadicular block.