Epidural Steroid Injection (cont.)
Medical Author:
Jason C. Eck, DO, MS
Jason C. Eck, DO, MSDr. Eck received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Catholic University of America in Biomedical Engineering, followed by a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University. Following this he worked as a research engineer Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordssteroid injection, lumbar epidural steroid injection, cervical epidural steroid injection, thoracic epidural steroid injection, epidural steroid injection risks, epidural space, steroid epidural complications Author and EditorAuthor: Jason C. Eck, DO, MS, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr, FACP, FACR Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2009 Must Read Articles Related to Epidural Steroid Injection
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