Evaluation of the Effect of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection on Neuropathic Pain Using the Neuropathic Pain Scale in Patients With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy frequently experience neuropathic pain due to nerve root compression. Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is commonly used for pain relief in these patients. This study aims to evaluate the effect of TFESI on neuropathic pain severity using the Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS) in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy. Clinical outcomes before and after the procedure will be compared.
• Adults aged 18 years and older
• Patients diagnosed with lumbosacral radiculopathy based on clinical evaluation and lumbar MRI findings
• Presence of neuropathic pain symptoms associated with lumbosacral radiculopathy
• Patients scheduled to undergo transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
• Patients able to understand and complete the study questionnaires and scales
• Voluntary written informed consent provided