Pain scores | 22-gauge (95% CIa) n = 84 | 25-gauge (95% CIa) n = 78 | p-value |
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Average NRS before the procedure | 5.88 (5.42 to 6.34) | 6.21 (5.73 to 6.69) | 0.330 |
Average NRS during the initial needle entry | 3.46 (2.94 to 3.98) | 3.13 (2.57 to 3.69) | 0.375 |
Average NRS during the administration of steroid | 4.01 (3.44 to 4.58) | 3.77 (3.20 to 4.34) | 0.554 |