Indications, technique and results of caudal epidural injection for lumbar disc retropulsion.

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  • P K Sharma
چکیده

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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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Postgraduate medical journal

دوره 53 615  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1977