About Epiduroscopy

Epiduroscopy involves the insertion of a 2 mm scope through the sacrococcygeal membrane The very bottom of the spine, near the coccyx where the epiduroscope can be introduced.to allow direct visualization of the epidural space The area of the spinal canal between the dural sac which contains fluid and the spinal cord and the bones. . It has been demonstrated to be clearly more effective than standard treatment or caudal epidural injections for patients with sciatica Pain down the leg in a distribution which suggests it is due to inflammation or irritation of a nerve. .

Through the scope, adhesions Scar tissue can be visualized, nerve roots The beginning of the nerves which eventually form the sciatic nerve down the leg. can be inspected and inflammation identified. Adhesiolysis Breaking down scar tissue. may reduce otherwise unexplained radiculopathy and an injectate of anti-inflammatory medication directly onto an area of inflammation is often effective.

Whilst the learning curve for the procedure is shallow, by using footage downloaded from this site, doctors should find it easier to identify various structures, both normal and abnormal, and perform interventional techniques.