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Hello docs. i was wondering can women with spondylolisthesis get an epidural?

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Dr. Lali Sekhon answered

Yes : Spondylolisthesis means slippage. If there us pain associated with this epidural cortisone shots can often help.

Answered 12/20/2015

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A member asked:

Hello docs. i was wondering can women with spondylolisthesis get an epidural?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lali Sekhon answered

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