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StatPearls, LLC

  • Anesthesia, Epidural
  • Anesthetics
  • Injections, Epidural
  • Neck Pain
  • Needles

Cervical Epidural Injection

This activity for healthcare professionals discusses cervical epidural injection, a minimally invasive procedure used to deliver corticosteroids or anesthetics into the epidural space of the cervical spine. This intervention is primarily indicated for managing neck pain, radiculopathy, and inflammation resulting from conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease. The procedure involves precise needle placement, typically under fluoroscopic guidance, to ensure accurate medication delivery and avoid complications. Patient selection, proper technique, and thorough anatomical knowledge are critical for procedural success. When performed correctly, cervical epidural injections can reduce pain, improve function, and delay or eliminate the need for surgery. This educational activity improves clinician competence by reinforcing best practices in patient assessment, needle guidance, medication selection, and complication management. The course provides detailed instruction on imaging techniques and procedural protocols, enhancing safety and efficacy. The activity also emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration involving clinicians, radiologic technologists, nurses, and pharmacists. Effective teamwork ensures accurate diagnosis, streamlined workflow, patient education, and optimal follow-up care. Such collaboration promotes individualized treatment plans, reduces procedural risks, and improves patient outcomes in cervical spine pain management.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 12 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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Listed by the provider

  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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