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Hi i have been involved in car accident two months ago got mri done of the lumbar and orthopedic surgeon said to take epidural shot is this safe?
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Epidural injections: In the hands of a skilled and experienced physician, epidural injections are a safe and effective way to relieve pain.
Answered 6/26/2015
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Usually you are sent: to a pain clinic, as they do it every day, where your orthopedic surgeon may not do many. If your orth is a fellowship trained spine surgeon, it is safe for him/her to do this.
Answered 6/22/2018
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