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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·January 27, 2026·PMID 41695894

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For patients with discogenic radicular pain, choosing between epidural PRP and steroids involves a trade-off: rapid short-term relief versus durable long-term improvement. This analysis quantifies that divergence, aiding shared decision-making and treatment sequencing in interventional spine care.

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