How Often Can You Get Epidural Steroid Injections

Up to four epidural steroid injections per spinal region in a rolling 12 months is the commonly cited Medicare utilization ceiling, with repeat sessions generally spaced two to four weeks apart and always individualized to documented response. That ceiling answers the coverage question, but it doesn't tell a patient whether another injection is clinically worthwhile, … Read more

Epidural Steroid Injection Risks: What You Should Know

A patient with burning pain down one leg has finally reached the consent visit. The MRI shows a disc problem, daily walking has become difficult, and an epidural steroid injection sounds like a reasonable next step. Then the physician mentions bleeding, infection, nerve injury, paralysis, and death. Most patients leave that conversation wondering whether the … Read more