More nerve root injuries occur with minimally invasive lumbar surgery, especially extreme lateral interbody fusion: A review.

Comments : Considering there is no long-term documented efficacy for epidural steroid injections (ESIs) or facet joint injections (FJs), the frequency of minor complications appeared quite significant.[ 22 ] First and foremost, the intravascular penetration rate of 11.4% with the majority being performed in the cervical region, can result in brain stem stroke/paralysis/death-not a minor complication by any means.

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