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[Injection therapy for cervical and lumbar syndromes]

J Grifka1, A Benditz2, D Boluki2

  • 1Orthopädische Klinik, Universität Regensburg, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland. j.grifka@asklepios.com.

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|January 22, 2017
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Summary

Special injections are crucial for managing cervical and lumbar pain by targeting nerve roots or joints. Proper technique and monitoring are essential due to potential pharmacological effects and complications.

Keywords:
Cervical vertebraeInjectionLocal anesthesiaLumbar vertebraePain management

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