Effects of Intraoperative Epidural Steroid-Soaked Gelatin Sponge in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Cureus · 2024 · PMC11571605 · PMID 39559590

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A systematic review and meta-analysis indicated a trend toward an increased risk of infection associated with the intraoperative use of epidural steroids, although this finding did not reach statistical significance [ 2 ].

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