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Epidural Corticosteroid Injections for Sciatica Due to Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
NEJM 336:1634-1640, Carette,S.,et al, 1997
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Article Abstract
Although epidural injections of methylprednisolone may afford short-term improvement in leg pain and sensory deficits in patients with sciatica due to a herniated nucleus pulposus,this treatment offers no significant functional benefit,nor does it reduce the need for surgery.
 
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