Loading...

Epidural Blood Patch

Epidural Blood Patch in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills CA

Request Appointment Today with the Top Beverly Hills & Los Angeles Pain Management Center! Call to Schedule: (310) 854-0283

Epidural Blood Patch Treatment in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills CA

An epidural blood patch is a procedure where the doctor injects a blood sample into the epidural space near the spinal cord to stop spinal fluid leakage.

This procedure is used to treat spinal headache, which is often called post-dural puncture headache (PDPH). The epidural blood patch is used to restore optimal brain pressure by sealing the leak.

Call to Schedule

For More Info Call (310) 854-0283 to schedule an appointment
today

Epidural Blood Patch

Intelligent Pain Solutions treats all types of simple and complicated pain conditions. like back and neck pain.

  • How common is post-dural puncture headache (PDPH)?

    • Post-dural puncture headaches occur in 10-40% of people who undergo lumbar punctures.

  • Why is the epidural blood patch performed?

    • The epidural space is a sac that encloses the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This fluid circulates from the spine to the brain. When a patient undergoes a lumbar puncture, a leak may form in the sac, and pressure in the brain decreases. The epidural blood patch is used to restore optimal brain pressure by sealing the leak.

  • Is the epidural blood patch the only treatment for PDPH?

    • Research shows that the epidural blood patch is the standard treatment for spinal headaches that occur following lumbar injections. According to many clinical studies, the epidural blood patch usually results in a positive outcome for patients who suffer from PDPH.

  • What conditions are related to the epidural blood patch?

    • Persistent headaches can develop due to many conditions, so the doctor will want to conduct imaging tests and perform an assessment to determine the cause. Following a lumbar puncture, a small number of people experience PDPH, so this must be considered. Injections into the epidural space that can lead to spinal fluid leakage include:

      . Epidural steroid injection
      . Epidural anesthesia during labor
      . Spinal anesthesia for surgery
      . A myelogram with dye administered into the epidural space for imaging

  • What happens before the epidural blood patch procedure?

    • When you arrive at the medical facility, a nurse will explain the procedure and have you sign a consent form. Before the procedure, a nurse will obtain around 20 milliliters of your blood.

  • How is the epidural blood patch performed?

    • The doctor will cleanse the skin on the back with an antiseptic solution. Then, the skin and soft tissues are numbed with a local anesthetic agent. The doctor inserts a small needle into the epidural space using x-ray guidance, and then injects the blood to “seal” the leak, as the blood clots. The procedure typically takes around 30 minutes to perform.

  • How effective is the epidural blood patch?

    • According to statistics, most people enjoy immediate relief of pain after the blood patch procedure. However, if the headache persists, the procedure can be repeated, which occurs in around 5% of cases.

      In a recent study, the epidural blood patch significantly decreased the intensity and duration of headaches and was found as a viable option for post-dural puncture headache. According to many observational studies, the success rate of the epidural blood patch is 70-90%.

  • What are the risks and complications of the epidural blood patch?

    • The blood patch is minimally invasive and associated with very few risks and complications. However, in rare instances, these do occur, including infection, nerve damage, bleeding, and abdominal cramping.

      Side effects of the epidural blood patch include soreness at the injection site and mild back pain for several days post-procedure.







"Incredible Success Rates for Pain Relief
& Avoiding Surgery"


- INTELLIGENT PAIN SOLUTIONS





Why Choose IPS

Conditions

Intelligent Pain Solutions treats all types of simple and complicated pain conditions. Relief is impressive for sciatica, back and neck pain.

Changed Lives

Over 90% of patients at Intelligent Pain Solutions are able to avoid potentially risky surgery, achieve pain relief and become more functional.

Treatments

Treatments at Intelligent Pain Solutions are cutting edge and performed by a first rate pain management doctors in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.

Qualified Doctors

If you need a doctor for Pain Therapies including Stem Cell Therapy for the Spine and ALL joints!

"Top Beverly Hills & Los Angeles Pain Management Doctor" - Dr. George Graf, MD