Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate analgesic effect of local Solu-Medrol in following lumbar disc surgery. Methods: A prospective, randomized case-control study included 49 patients, divided into 2 groups (24: control group, 25: steroid group). After discectomy, a piece of gelfoam soaked with 40 mg Solu-Medrol was left on the affected root in the steroid group. In the control group, saline soaked gelfoam was applied to the nerve root. T test to compare VAS between the two groups. Results: 24 patients (15 males, 9 females) average age of 30.2 in the control group, 25 patients (18 males, 7 females) average aged 29.8 in the steroid group. Average follow-up time 14.5 months for the control group, 14.2 months for the steroid group. Statistically significant back pain and leg pain relief (p<0.01) was observed at 1 week, 2 weeks and 1 month, but it became insignificant after 3 months. Without any complications could be related to the steroid. Conclusions: Local Solu-Medrol 40 mg is a safe and effective method in reducing back pain and radicular leg pain in early postoperative period. Key words: Local Solu-Medrol; Lumbar disc surgery.
Role of Depression After Lumbar Disc Surgery
