TLIF was shown to result in a lower complication rate, and PLIF was associated with an increased risk of durotomy. In addition, low-quality evidence showed that the PLIF required longer operative ...

A fever higher than 100.4 F following an injection warrants immediate medical care. Fevers this high may be due to an infection caused by needle contamination. Fever with chills is especially ...

When giving gluteal injections, it is safest to use the upper outer quadrant. The choice of site for injection must be based on good clinical judgment, using the best evidence available and ...

Guidance on the use of capecitabine and tegafur with uracil for metastatic colorectal cancer TA61 27 May 2003 27 May 2003 Guidance on the use of drugs for early thrombolysis in the treatment of acute ...

Steroid Injections for Arthritis, Gout, and More How Cortisone Shots Are Given Cortisone shots are given into or around the affected tissue. For joints, the injection is given into the joint ...