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. 2021 Nov 1;37(11):863-865.
doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000973.

Systematic Review on Epidural Steroid Injections: Quo Vadis?

Koen Van Boxem  1   2 , Steven P Cohen  3   4 , Sander M J van Kuijk  5 , Marcus W Hollmann  6 , Xander Zuidema  2   7 , Jan W Kallewaard  6   8 , Honorio T Benzon  9 , Jan Van Zundert  1   2
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Systematic Review on Epidural Steroid Injections: Quo Vadis?

Koen Van Boxem et al. Clin J Pain. .
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Conflict of interest statement

J.W.K. is a member of the advisory board for Medtronic, Abbott, Nevro, Boston Scientific and Saluda. S.P.C. received consultancy fees from: Avanos, Scilex, Persica, SPR Therapeutics and Releviate. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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