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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedChou R, Hashimoto R, Friedly J
Epidural corticosteroid injections for radiculopathy and spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The researchers reviewed evidence on the benefits and harms of epidural corticosteroid injections in adults with radicular low back pain or spinal stenosis of any duration. They concluded that epidural corticosteroid injections for radiculopathy were associated with immediate reductions in pain and function. However, benefits were small and not sustained, and there was no effect on long-term surgery risk.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200014I.
Citation: Chou R, Hashimoto R, Friedly J .
Epidural corticosteroid injections for radiculopathy and spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ann Intern Med 2015 Sep 1;163(5):373-81. doi: 10.7326/m15-0934.
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Keywords: Medication, Back Health and Pain, Chronic Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice