The PINE study of epidural steroids and local anaesthetics to prevent postherpetic neuralgia: a randomised controlled trial
Author/Authors :
Albert JM van Wijck، نويسنده , , Wim Opstelten، نويسنده , , Karel G.M. Moons، نويسنده , , Gerrit A. Van Essen، نويسنده , , Robert J Stolker، نويسنده , , Cornelis J Kalkman، نويسنده , , Theo J.M. Verheij، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2006
Pages :
6
From page :
219
To page :
224
Abstract :
Background
Postherpetic neuralgia is the most frequent complication of herpes zoster. Treatment of this neuropathic pain syndrome is difficult and often disappointing. We assessed the effectiveness of a single epidural injection of steroids and local anae