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Intrathecal vs Spinal - What's the difference?

intrathecal | spinal |


As adjectives the difference between intrathecal and spinal

is that intrathecal is delivered into the spinal canal (intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord), e.g. a spinal anaesthesia while spinal is of or relating to the spine.

Intrathecal vs Epidural - What's the difference?

intrathecal | epidural |


As adjectives the difference between intrathecal and epidural

is that intrathecal is delivered into the spinal canal (intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord), e.g. a spinal anaesthesia while epidural is situated on or outside the dura mater.

As a noun epidural is

an injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

Intrathecal vs Intrathecally - What's the difference?

intrathecal | intrathecally |


As an adjective intrathecal

is delivered into the spinal canal (intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord), e.g. a spinal anaesthesia.

As an adverb intrathecally is

in an intrathecal way; into the spinal canal.