Korean J Pain.  2014 Jul;27(3):197-199. 10.3344/kjp.2014.27.3.197.

Epidural Steroid Injection: A Need for a New Clinical Practice Guideline

• Leem JG

• KMID: 2278220
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2014.27.3.197

Abstract

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