1. 2004;7;269-272Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Epidural Abscess after Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
   A Case Report
   Abdallah Kabbara, MD, Samuel K. Rosenberg, MD, and Carlos Untal, MD.

Transforaminal epidural steroid injections are provided frequently for patients with lumbar radiculopathy, having demonstrated efficacy and safety. We present a patient who developed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus epidural abscess 11 days after a transforaminal epidural steroid injection. The abscess required surgical intervention and intravenous vancomycin. Fortunately, the patient made a full recovery, and continues to do well one year later. The incidence, etiology and treatment of epidural injection-related infections are reviewed.

Keywords: Infection, epidural abscess, transforaminal epidural, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus