Platelet-Rich Plasma for Degenerative Spine Disease: A Brief Overview

July 2023 in “ Spine Surgery and Related Research ”

Sotirios Apostolakis, Stylianos Kapetanakis

TLDR PRP shows promise for spinal pain but needs more guidelines before widespread use.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a promising treatment for spinal pain, showing potential as a biodrug. However, its use requires careful consideration of specific indications and the establishment of strict application protocols before it can be widely adopted in clinical practice.

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