Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection Treatment in Turkey
About Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Performed through a small needle, avoiding the need for open surgery.Targeted Pain Relief: Delivers medication directly to the inflamed nerve root for maximum effect.Diagnostic & Therapeutic: Can help confirm a pain source while providing treatment.listrongOutpatient Procedure:/strong Typically performed in a clinic or ambulatory surgery center, allowing you to go home the same day./lilistrongQuick Procedure:/strong The injection itself usually takes only 15-30 minutes./lilistrongConservative Treatment Option:/strong Often helps patients avoid or delay more invasive spinal surgery./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent lower back pain with radiation into the buttock, thigh, or leg (sciatica).
- Pain caused by a herniated or bulging intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve root.
- Symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal).
- Degenerative disc disease causing nerve root inflammation.
- Failed back surgery syndrome with persistent radicular pain.
- To aid in diagnosis by confirming a specific nerve root as the pain generator.
- As part of a comprehensive pain management plan that includes physical therapy.
How to prepare
- Provide your doctor with a complete list of all medications, especially blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel), which may need to be paused.
- Inform your doctor of any allergies, particularly to corticosteroids, local anesthetics, or contrast dye.
- Discuss any active infections or if you are pregnant or suspect you might be.
- You may be asked to fast (no food or drink) for a few hours before the procedure.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home afterward, as sedation may be used.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your appointment.
Risks & possible complications
- Common & Temporary: Temporary increase in pain, headache, flushing, insomnia, or elevated blood sugar (especially in diabetics).
- Infection: Rare risk of infection at the injection site or in the epidural space.
- Bleeding: Uncommon risk of bleeding, particularly in patients on blood thinners.
- Nerve Damage: Very rare risk of direct nerve injury from the needle.
- Dural Puncture: Accidental puncture of the dura (spinal cord covering) can lead to a post-dural puncture headache.
- Allergic Reaction: Rare reaction to the medication or contrast dye.
- Steroid Side Effects: With frequent injections, potential for weight gain, facial flushing, or temporary suppression of the body's natural steroid production.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Rest for the remainder of the day. Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, or bending for 24-48 hours.
- You may apply ice to the injection site if you experience soreness.
- Pain relief may begin within a few days, but the full effect of the steroid can take up to one week.
- Resume your regular medications as directed by your doctor, especially blood thinners.
- Gradually return to normal activities and prescribed physical therapy exercises as tolerated.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe headache, fever, chills, worsening pain, loss of bowel/bladder control, or leg weakness.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days for normal activity; 1-2 weeks for full therapeutic effect
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering lumbar epidural steroid injection in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for lumbar epidural steroid injection in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform lumbar epidural steroid injection. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for lumbar epidural steroid injection compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 163 – USD 489 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-2 days for normal activity; 1-2 weeks for full therapeutic effect | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 1,208 – USD 3,624 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-2 days for normal activity; 1-2 weeks for full therapeutic effect | Know More |
Top hospitals for Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing lumbar epidural steroid injection.
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