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A randomized controlled trial comparing transforaminal injections of Platelet-rich plasma versus steroid for lumbar herniated disc.
Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma·October 1, 2026·PMID 42404033
Why it mattersFor specialists managing radiculopathy, PRP offers a potential regenerative alternative that may extend pain relief and functional improvement beyond the typical duration of steroid effects, addressing a key limitation of current care.
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