Indications, technique and results of caudal epidural injection for lumbar disc retropulsion.
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The indications, contra-indications and technique of caudal epidural injections in the treatment of low back pain and sciatica are described. Of 201 patients treated by epidural injection, about 56% had favourable results.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 53 615 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1977