Steroid injection therapy for back pain may increase risk of spinal fracture

A retrospective study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) revealed that higher number of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection (LESI) for back pain may lead to increased bone fragility over time.  While injection therapy is useful in some cases, it should be approached cautiously for patients at risk for fractures associated with osteoporosis, researchers suggest.