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Percutaneous Intradiscal Hydrogel Implantation Versus Sham Control for Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Trial.
Pain physician·May 1, 2026·PMID 42263312
Why it mattersDiscogenic low back pain has limited treatment options between conservative care and surgery. This trial provides early evidence that a minimally invasive hydrogel implant may offer meaningful symptom relief for select patients, potentially filling a therapeutic gap.
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