SAN FRANCISCO—One of the first studies of its kind has shed much-needed light on the reasons that medical malpractice litigation occurs in relation to epidural steroid injections.
The analysis found that neurologic injuries purportedly associated with epidural steroid injections are one of the most common reasons. Of interest, both permanent loss of function and paralysis were associated with verdicts for the plaintiff or settlement payouts.
“There was a 99% increase in the rate of