Nerve root block - S1

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Sciatica down to the sole of the foot.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Female
x-ray

A spinal needle has been advanced through the S1 foramen, and contrast introduced outlining the S1 perineural space. 

Case Discussion

The standard appearance of a transforaminal S1 nerve root injection

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