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Benefits and harms of epidural corticosteroid injection in spinal stenosis & radiculopathy
December 2015
Benefits and harms of epidural corticosteroid injection in spinal stenosis & radiculopathy
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Epidural Corticosteroid Injections for Radiculopathy and Spinal Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Ann Intern Med. 2015 Sep 1;163(5):373-81Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
63 studies on the efficacy of epidural corticosteroid injection for the treatment of spinal stenosis and/or radiculopathy were included in this meta-analysis. The purpose of the report was to produce a comprehensive assessment on the benefits and harms of epidural corticosteroid injection therapy. In radiculopathy, treatment with corticosteroids resulted in greater immediate pain relief and reduce...
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