Articles by author - Martin Häckel

The epidural steroids in the prevention of epidural fibrosis: MRI and clinical findings.

Häckel M, Masopust V, Bojar M, Ghaly Y, Horínek D.

Journal Article 2009; 30(1): 51-55 PubMed PMID: 19300380  Keywords:  Adult, Aged, Anti-Inflammatory Agents:administration & dosage, Diskectomy:adverse effects, Epidural Space:diagnostic imaging, Female, Fibrosis:prevention & control, Humans, Injections, Epidural, Intervertebral Disc Displacement:drug therapy, Lumbar Verteb.    Citation

BACKGROUND: Epidural fibrosis (EF) represents a frequent and poorly manageable complication of lumbar disk surgery.

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