An Analysis of the Outcome of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections in Patients with Spinal Stenosis or Herniated Intervertebral Discs |
Hong, Ji Hee
(Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dong San Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine)
Lee, Yong Chul (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dong San Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine) Lee, Han Min (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dong San Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine) Kang, Chul Hyung (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dong San Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine) |
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