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.

Sang Bong KoChungMu JunJae Jun LeeJunho Nam

Published in: Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain (2021)

Considering the adverse effects of corticosteroids, and the similar LLRP improvements, functional outcome, and quality of life, the HA-CMC solution may be an alternative option to corticosteroid in SNRB.

Keyphrases

hyaluronic acid
double blind
minimally invasive
clinical trial
placebo controlled
solid state
study protocol
emergency department
randomized controlled trial
electronic health record
open label