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02.11.2017 | Original Article
Failed back surgery syndrome: a new strategy by the epidural injection of MESNA
verfasst von:
M. Carassiti, A. Di Martino, A. Centonze, C. C. Quattrocchi, A. Caldaria, F. Agrò, V. Denaro
Erschienen in:
MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY
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Ausgabe 2/2018
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Abstract
Purpose
Evaluate the efficacy and safety of MESNA (sodium 2-mercaptoethanesulfonate) injection into the epidural space in the FBSS.
Methods
We designed a prospective phase II longitudinal study. Six consecutive patients were enrolled. Patients underwent one peridural injection per week for 3 weeks. NRS and ODI were investigated before and 48 h after injections, and at 1 week, 1 month and 2 months after the last procedures. Opioids intake is investigated before procedures and 1 week, 1 month and 3 months after the last procedures. Lumbosacral MRI is performed before the first procedure, at the end and 3 months after the last procedures.
Results
From baseline, at 3 months, NRS in standing, sitting and lying position improved, respectively, of 34.29, 30.56 and 26.47%; ODI improved of 20.3%; the average decrease in morphine intake was 20.54%. No difference in MR images was found. Conclusions Our preliminary results suggest that MESNA might be an efficacy alternative to common practice.