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Subdural Hematoma After Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection

Charles A. Reitman, William C. Watters

Spine · 2002 · 111 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

It is important to acknowledge that spinal hematomas can occur after cervical epidural steroid injection, as prompt recognition and treatment could improve the prognosis for recovery. The sequelae of a cervical subdural hematoma after epidural steroid injection remain potentially devastating.

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