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Use of platelet-rich plasma for treatment of symptomatic degenerative lumbar disease
April 2016
Use of platelet-rich plasma for treatment of symptomatic degenerative lumbar disease
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Lumbar intradiskal platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study
PM R. 2016 Jan;8(1):1-10Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
58 patients with low back pain due to degenerative lumbar disease were randomized to intradiscal injection of 1-2mL of either platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or contrast agent (Omnipaque 180). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of PRP for improvement of measures of pain and function relative to a nonactive injection. Follow-up was performed over 8 weeks post-injection. Results after...
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