Epidural steroids in the management of chronic spinal pain and radiculopathy.

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Published in Pain Physician on July 01, 2003

Authors

Mark V Boswell1, Hans C Hansen, Andrea M Trescot, Joshua A Hirsch

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Anesthesiology, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine and University, Hospitals of Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, USA. mark.boswell@uhhs.com

Associated clinical trials:

Nabilone and THC/CBD for the Treatment of FBSS Refractory Pain | NCT03210766

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