Evaluation of the Combined Effectiveness of Transforaminal and Facet Joint Injections in Low Back and Leg Pain Unresponsive to Conservative Treatment

Key Points

• Combined transforaminal and facet joint injections improved symptoms for patients with chronic low back pain and leg pain, especially those unresponsive to other methods.
• Key evidence shows significant pain relief reported by over 70% of participants receiving the treatment within three months.
• Assessment of treatment used an observational approach in a clinical setting with patients suffering from acute low back pain and leg pain.
• Findings imply the combined injection method may offer a new avenue for those not benefiting from conventional treatments, notably for obese patients.