Epidural techniques frequently involve injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. Spinal anesthesia and epidural anesthesia merge into the central nervous system. Epidural anesthesia does not typically affect muscle control. Other causes include spinal stenosis, cancer, trauma, epidural abscess, and epidural hematoma. This is called combined spinal and epidural anaesthesia (CSE). Rupture of the artery may give rise to an epidural hematoma. An injured middle meningeal artery is the most common cause of an epidural hematoma. Preliminary studies of epidural spinal cord stimulators for motor complete injuries have demonstrated some improvement. This also true when an epidural or spinal block was given. A lucid interval is especially indicative of an epidural hematoma. This may cause difficulty in distinguishing between subdural and epidural hemorrhages. She later finds out that Teddy has died from an epidural hematoma. Also in epidural lysis of adhesions for pain management. Medicine administered via epidural can cross the placenta and enter the bloodstream of the fetus. The procedure carries the typical risks of any epidural puncture.