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Antibiotic Falls Short in Disc-Related Back Pain

A randomized trial found no greater pain reduction vs placebo, but questions remain about patients with type 1 Modic changes.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 28, 2026

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Antibiotic Falls Short in Disc-Related Back Pain

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 28, 2026

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