Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9360529 | The Spine Journal | 2005 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Randomized, controlled trials are needed to conclusively identify those patients most likely to benefit from ESI, and when and for how long. Until then, epidural steroids provide a reasonable alternative to surgical intervention in selected patients with back and/or leg pain, whose symptoms are functionally limiting. When appropriate goals are established and proper patients are selected, sufficient short-term benefit has been documented to warrant continued use of this tool.
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Authors
Robert F. MD, Leonardo MD, Nagy A. MD, PhD,