An Evidence Based Review of Epidurolysis for the Management of Epidural Adhesions
The literature concerning epidurolysis in the management of epidural adhesions is insufficient. Prospective studies, including randomized controlled trials and observational studies, have suggested epidurolysis to be effective in terms of pain reduction, functional improvement, and patient satisfaction scores. Observational studies report epidurolysis as a well-tolerated, safe procedure. Current evidence suggests that epidurolysis may be used as an effective treatment modality for epidural adhesions. Nonetheless, further high quality randomized controlled studies assessing the safety and efficacy of epidurolysis in the management of epidural adhesions is needed.
Authors
- Joseph C. Brinkman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2697-8923)
- Paulo Miro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6536-8867)
- Omar Viswanath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6124-7037)
- Ruben Schwartz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1571-800X)
- Alan D. Kaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-0187)
- Laxmaiah Manchikanti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4201-9063)
- Amnon A. Berger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7895-1357)
- Lukas Foster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7462-9379)
- Hisham Kassem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3729-1900)
- Ivan Urits (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3652-6085)
Institutions
- Creighton University (US)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
- University of Arizona (US)
- Louisiana State University in Shreveport (US)
- Pain Management Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychopharmacology Bulletin
- Published
- 2025-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.64719/pb.4383
- Citations
- 16
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.83