The Impact of Epidural Steroid Injections on the Outcomes of Patients Treated for Lumbar Disc Herniation

摘要

Background:The Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) is a prospective, multicenter study of operative versus nonoperative treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. It has been suggested that epidural steroid injections may help improve patient outcomes and lower the rate of crossover to surgical treatment.