Abstract |
Epidural injections of glucocorticoids may help some patients with back and leg pain. The efficacy of this therapy has not been conclusively proved; however, when weighed against the risks, cost, and outcomes of spinal surgery, epidural glucocorticoids are a reasonable alternative in selected patients whose back and leg pain is functionally limiting. We review the rationale, available data, techniques, and indications for these injections.
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Authors | Robert F McLain, Leonardo Kapural, Nagy A Mekhail |
Journal | Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
(Cleve Clin J Med)
Vol. 71
Issue 12
Pg. 961-70
(Dec 2004)
ISSN: 0891-1150 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15641524
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Back Pain
(drug therapy, physiopathology)
- Disease Progression
- Glucocorticoids
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Inflammation
(drug therapy, physiopathology)
- Injections, Epidural
- Radiculopathy
(drug therapy, physiopathology)
- Sciatica
(drug therapy, physiopathology)
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