What is the risk of bleeding from a lumbar transforaminal epidural injection?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18863468
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Abstract

The overall risk of bleeding from lumbar transforaminal epidural injections is low, but individual risk factors such as anticoagulant use and underlying coagulopathies should be evaluated prior to the procedure.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Pain Management Spinal Hematomas and Complications Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN