[HTML][HTML] Lumbar intradiskal platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study

YA Tuakli-Wosornu, A Terry, K Boachie-Adjei… - PM&R, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective To determine whether single injections of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
into symptomatic degenerative intervertebral disks will improve participant-reported pain
and function. Design Prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study. Setting
Outpatient physiatric spine practice. Participants Adults with chronic (≥ 6 months), moderate-
to-severe lumbar diskogenic pain that was unresponsive to conservative treatment. Methods
Participants were randomized to receive intradiskal PRP or contrast agent after provocative …