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Research Article

Comparison of Lumbosacral Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection Techniques in Terms of Radiation Safety

Duygu Tecer1 Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Division of Rheumatology, Gazi University, Ankara, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Evren Yasar2 Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Turkish Armed Forces Rehabilitation Center, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
,
Emre Adiguzel2 Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Turkish Armed Forces Rehabilitation Center, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
,
Mehmet Ali Taskaynatan2 Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Turkish Armed Forces Rehabilitation Center, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
,
Birol Balaban3 Faculty of Health Sciences, European University of Lefke, TRNC Mersin 10, Turkey;4 FizyoCare Rehabilitation Medical Center, Ankara, Turkey
&
Arif Kenan Tan2 Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Turkish Armed Forces Rehabilitation Center, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
Pages 113-118 | Received 11 Jul 2016, Accepted 14 Oct 2016, Published online: 24 Nov 2016

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