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Corticosteroid vs Hyaluronic Acid-Carboxymethylcellulose for Nerve Root Bock in Lumbar Radiculopathy
October 2021
Corticosteroid vs Hyaluronic Acid-Carboxymethylcellulose for Nerve Root Bock in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of the effects of corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid-carboxymethylcellulose solution on selective nerve root block for lumbar radiculopathy: A prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial.
Pain Pract. 2021 Sep;21(7): 785-793.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Forty-four patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis and lower leg radiating pain were randomized to receive a selective nerve root block containing lidocaine and bupivacaine plus either dexamethasone (n=22) or hyaluronic acid-carboxymethylcellulose (n=22). Outcomes of interest included pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and quality of life as measured by the S...
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