Access level of epidural space for upper (C3–4) and lower (C6–7) cervical lesions in fluoroscopic-guided interlaminar cervical epidural blocks

Variables ≤10-year experience (n = 91) > 10-year experience (n = 71) P value
Upper cervical lesions (C3–4) 0.328
Same level (C3–4) 2 (2.2) 4 (5.6)
One level below (C4–5) 14 (15.4) 17 (23.9)
C6–7 or C7–T1 with a catheter 17 (18.7) 14 (19.7)
C6–7 or C7–T1 without a catheter 51 (56.0) 30 (42.3)
Do not perform IL CEB for C3–4 7 (7.7) 5 (7.0)
Depends on the case 0 (0) 1 (1.4)
Lower cervical lesions (C6–7) 0.142
Same level (C6–7) 45 (49.5) 41 (57.7)
Below C7 without a catheter 40 (44.0) 29 (40.8)
Below C7 with a catheter 4 (4.4) 0 (0)
Do not perform IL CEB for C6–7 2 (2.2) 0 (0)
Depends on the case 0 (0) 1 (1.4)

Values are presented as number (%).

CEB: cervical epidural block, IL: interlaminar.

Korean J Pain 2024;37:256~263 https://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.24087
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