Is Degenerative Disc Disease an Infectious Disease? The role of L-PRP. Journal Club
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Journal Club:  Treating Degenerative Disc Disease with Leukocyte Rich PRP Dr. Rosenblum discusses an article written by Dr. Gregory Lutz describing Leukocyte RIch PRP's role in treating Degenerative Disc Disease and the theory that there is an infectious disease component to disc injury.  Dr. Lutz describes multiple articles, as well as anectodal experience in which bacterial infectious was demonstrated in pathological discs, and PRP was successful in alleviating symptoms, modic changes and improved clinical as well as radiographic appearance. Other Announcements from NRAP Academy: PainExam App almost ready  Pain Management Board Prep migrated to NRAPpain.org AnesthesiaExam Board Prep migrated to NRAPpain.org PMRExam Board Prep migrated to NRAPpain.org   Live Workshop Calendar   Ultrasound Interventional Pain Course Registration      For Anesthesia Board Prep Click Here! References Lutz, Gregory E. "Intradiscal Leukocyte Rich Platelet Rich Plasma for Degenerative Disc Disease." Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 34.1 (2023): 117-133.https://www.binasss.sa.cr/bibliotecas/bhm/feb23/61.pdf
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Published 05/02/24
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