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Pain score 4 weeks after infiltration
| Tocilizumab | Dexamethasone | Statistical analysis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg pain | |||
| Visual analog scale (VAS) | 2.5 ± 0.6 | 4.0 ± 0.9 | P = 0.02 |
| Leg numbness | |||
| Visual analog scale (VAS) | 4.5 ± 0.7 | 5.0 ± 0.9 | NS |
| Low back pain | |||
| Visual analog scale (VAS) | 2.3 ± 0.4 | 3.3 ± 1.0 | P < 0.05 |
| Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) | 20 ± 6.0 | 32 ± 7.0 | P = 0.045 |
