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However, physician perception of steroid effectiveness may influence clinical decision-making and practice patterns.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n To evaluate physician perceptions regarding the comparative efficacy of particulate versus non-particulate corticosteroids in ESIs.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A survey-based study was conducted assessing physician beliefs on the duration and effectiveness of pain relief achieved with particulate and non-particulate steroids in ESIs. Responses were analyzed descriptively and compared to current literature.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Most physicians perceived particulate steroids to provide either equivalent or longer-lasting pain relief compared to non-particulate steroids, with a slight majority favoring particulate formulations. Very few respondents believed particulate steroids were inferior. These findings align with existing literature demonstrating largely comparable efficacy between steroid types, with inconsistent evidence suggesting minor differences in duration of pain relief.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Despite mixed evidence regarding comparative efficacy, physician perception continues to favor particulate steroids for longer duration of analgesia. Given the known safety risks associated with particulate steroids, clinical decision-making should incorporate both efficacy data and patient-specific risk profiles. 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