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Gerdesmeyer – Epidural Neuroplasty: 10 Year Follow up

Dr. Ludger Gerdesmeyer presents data on epidural neuroplasty at a 10 year follow up. The number of spinal procedures is increasing across the world, but many of these therapies have little evidence that they work. Therefore, long term follow ups with patients is so important.

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Dr. Gerdesmeyer and his collaborators conducted a study on epidural catheter treatment in chronic low back and leg pain, and he presents these data here. When they looked at patient outcomes after treatment, these researchers found that patients responded positively, even at long follow ups. Even these data have limits though.

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