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Platelet-Rich Plasma versus Corticosteroid Injections for Facet and Sacroiliac Joint Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.)·June 15, 2026·PMID 42296329
Why it mattersFor specialists managing chronic low back pain from facet or SIJ pathology, this analysis suggests PRP may offer more durable pain relief than corticosteroids, addressing a key limitation of standard injections.
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