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Short-term efficacy of oral triamcinolone vs gabapentinoids for lumbar radicular pain
June 2017
Short-term efficacy of oral triamcinolone vs gabapentinoids for lumbar radicular pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The Effectiveness of Oral Corticosteroids for Management of Lumbar Radiating Pain: Randomized, Controlled Trial Study
Clin Orthop Surg. 2016 Sep;8(3):262-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
54 patients with lumbar radicular pain were randomized to receive either oral triamcinolone or oral pregabalin or gabapentin, for 2 weeks. The purpose of this study was to compare effects of each on pain scores, patient satisfaction, and disability measures over a 12-week follow-up. Results demonstrated significantly lower pain scores at 2, 6, and 12 weeks in the oral triamcinolone group compared ...
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