ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2023
Effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on low back pain in patients with prolapsed intervertebral disc: A randomised controlled trial.
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- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Epidural Regenerative Medicine Therapies in Managing Spinal Pain.Current pain and headache reports · 2026Pooled it
- Platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies for spondylosis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Review
- Intradiscal platelet-rich plasma for discogenic low back pain: a prospective cohort study of early clinical outcomes and quantitative MRI findings.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Epidural Platelet-Rich Plasma Long-Term Outcome Is Better Than Steroid for Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Discs: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Spine surgery and related research · 2026Review
- Efficacy of intradiscal autologous platelet-rich plasma injection in chronic lumbar disc prolapse: A quasi-experimental study.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Article
- Indian Journal of Anaesthesia Infographics of published articles.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection with percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- Lumbar disc herniation reabsorption: a review of clinical manifestations, mechanisms, and conservative treatments.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Review
- Intradiscal Autologous Biologics for the Treatment of Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain.Current pain and headache reports · 2024Review
- Revolutionizing Back Pain Management: Is Epidural Platelet-Rich Plasma the Superior Choice Over Steroids?Cureus · 2024Article
- Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma: An Emerging Novel Biological Cure for Low Back Pain?Cureus · 2024Review
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Regenerative Medicine Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Consensus Report from a Multispecialty Working Group.Journal of pain research · 2024Review
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Prolapsed intervertebral disc (IVDP) is a major cause of low back pain. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a viable option for these patients, with fewer adverse effects and long-term sustainability of pain relief. This double-blinded, randomised study aimed to evaluate the effect of autologous PRP on low back pain in patients with IVDP. Methods: A total of 42 patients with IVDP were randomised either to the autologous PRP ( Results: The two groups were similar in their demographic and clinical profile. The baseline mean NRS ± standard deviation (SD) was 6.91 ± 0.94 in the PRP group and 7.38 ± 1.16 in the control group ( Conclusion: PRP provided sustained relief from low back pain due to IVDP and can be recommended as a safe and promising alternative to epidural local anaesthetics and steroids.
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