title: Re: Use of epidural steroids after discectomy may predispose to infection (Spine 2000; 25: 516-9).
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Rich
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D017586:Diskectomy; D006801:Humans; D007268:Injections, Epidural; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery*; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D008775:Methylprednisolone