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A systematic review of steroid use in peripheral nerve pathologies and treatment.
Authors
Couch B, Hayward D, Baum G, Sakthiyendran NA, Harder J, Hernandez EJ, MacKay BAbstract
The use of corticosteroids has become a part of the standard of care in various pathologies but their use in peripheral nerve injury treatment is limited. Given corticosteroids’ anti-inflammatory properties and their regulatory role in neuronal protein production and myelination, corticosteroids could serve as an adjunct therapy for peripheral nerve injuries. This review aims to systematically investigate the current use of corticosteroid treatment in peripheral nerve pathologies.