Chemical meningism after lumbar facet joint block with local anaesthetic and steroids.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case is reported in which chemical meningism occurred after lumbar facet joint block with methylprednisolone acetate and bupivacaine. This complication was probably due to inadvertent dural puncture. The use of steroids in facet joint injections is questioned.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Meningism
- Methylprednisolone
- Nerve Block