Use of corticosteroids for adult chronic pain interventions: sympathetic and peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections - guidelines from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society.

Regional anesthesia and pain medicine·June 5, 2026·PMID 39019502

Why it matters

Corticosteroid injections are common in interventional pain practice, but their benefits and risks vary by procedure. This guideline provides evidence-based, procedure-specific recommendations to help specialists optimize efficacy while minimizing adverse events like hyperglycemia and bone loss.