Spine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Perioperative use of corticosteroid and bupivacaine combination in lumbar disc surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
A prospective and controlled study of perioperative use of combined local anesthetic and corticosteroid in lumbar disc surgery. ⋯ It is concluded that the perioperative use of bupivacaine and corticosteroids during lumbar discectomy maintains effective postoperative analgesia and decreases opioid usage without complications.