Epidural Platelet-Rich Plasma Long-Term Outcome Is Better Than Steroid for Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Discs: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Epidural PRP provides sustained and gradual improvement of pain and ODI for patients with prolapsed lumbar IVD over months of follow-up, while steroids provide initial relief at 1 month but are associated with worsening at later follow-ups.
Authors
- Rieva Ermawan
- Ibnu Yudistiro
- Bayu Sakti Jiwandono (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0487-3573)
- Muhammad Abdulhamid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9738-2644)
- Hubertus Corrigan
- Muhammad Setya Fachreza
- Grendi Mercy
- Agiona Angeline
Institutions
- Sebelas Maret University (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Spine Surgery and Related Research
- Published
- 2025-04-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22603/ssrr.2025-0007
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00