Special note: preliminary findings--epidural steroid paste in posterior lumbar surgery: surgical site complications in a case-controlled cohort.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort analysis of consecutive, case-matched patients.

Objective: To determine the risk of acute postoperative complications in patients receiving epidural steroid paste.

Summary Of Background Data: Epidural steroid agents reduce postoperative pain and inflammation after lumbar surgery, reducing postoperative narcotic use and improving McGill pain scores.