Abstract
Aim: We performed a small study to examine the efficacy of caudal epidural analgesia in our patients with lumbosacral radicular pain, to assess the patient's tolerance of the procedure and to assess the willingness of patients to have the procedure repeated in future if offered. Method: Patients with low back pain/sciatica being examined by rheumatology consultants were selected for caudal epidural injection. The procedure was done in the rheumatology ward as a day procedure. Bupivacaine 0.25% (15–25 mL) and triamcinolone (40 mg) were used. Results: The majority of patients found improvement in pain. We did not come across any major side effects. A majority of patients were willing to have further injections. Conclusion: Caudal epidural analgesia for sciatica and low back pain is a relatively safe and straightforward procedure.
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