Evaluating the Effectiveness of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections for Lumbar Radiculopathy Due to a Herniated Nucleus Pulpous Utilizing PROMIS as an Outcome Measure.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESIs) for patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy secondary to a lumbosacral herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP).

Design: A retrospective review of adult patients who received a fluoroscopically guided TSNRI for a HNP was performed. Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) domains of Physical Function (PF), Pain Interference (PI), and Depression (D) were collected at baseline and post-procedure short-term (1-3 months post-procedure) and long-term follow-up (6-12 months post-procedure).