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doi: 10.1016/j.rapm.2003.12.025.
Selective nerve root blocks for low back pain and radiculopathy
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.rapm.2003.12.025
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Selective nerve root blocks for low back pain and radiculopathy
Reg Anesth Pain Med.
2004 May-Jun.
Abstract
In the management of patients with low back pain and radiculopathy, selective nerve root blocks (SNRBs) are now a common procedure for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This article reviews the available studies as well as the relevant anatomy, pathology, technical considerations, and complications.
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Selective nerve root block--is the position of the needle transforaminal or paraforaminal? Call for a need to reevaluate the terminology.Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2004 Nov-Dec;29(6):616-7; author reply 617. doi: 10.1016/j.rapm.2004.07.219. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2004. PMID: 15635523 No abstract available.
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