Platelet-Rich Plasma for Facet Joint Pain: A Promising Therapeutic Role

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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offers a potential long term, corticosteroid-free, therapy for selected patients with facet-mediated spinal pain. This narrative review examines lumbar and cervical clinical studies and provides an expert perspective. Several comparative studies report pain and functional improvement, with some suggesting sustained lumbar benefit beyond that of corticosteroids. Cervical studies also show encouraging outcomes. However, recent randomized trials have not consistently demonstrated superiority, and preparation variability complicates interpretation. PRP merits continued clinical investigation and individualized consideration, with transparent counseling, image-guided delivery, and standardized outcome assessment. Symptomatic improvement should not be equated with proven joint regeneration.

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@article{hasoon2026plateletrich,
  title = {{Platelet-Rich Plasma for Facet Joint Pain: A Promising Therapeutic Role}},
  author = {Jamal Hasoon and Ivan Urits and Christopher L Robinson},
  journal = {Orthopedic Reviews},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.52965/001c.172707},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.172707},
  note = {CC BY-NC},
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Platelet-Rich Plasma for Facet Joint Pain: A Promising Therapeutic Role
AU  - Jamal Hasoon
AU  - Ivan Urits
AU  - Christopher L Robinson
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/26
JO  - Orthopedic Reviews
DO  - 10.52965/001c.172707
UR  - https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.172707
AB  - Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offers a potential long term, corticosteroid-free, therapy for selected patients with facet-mediated spinal pain. This narrative review examines lumbar and cervical clinical studies and provides an expert perspective. Several comparative studies report pain and functional improvement, with some suggesting sustained lumbar benefit beyond that of corticosteroids. Cervical studies also show encouraging outcomes. However, recent randomized trials have not consistently demonstrated superiority, and preparation variability complicates interpretation. PRP merits continued clinical investigation and individualized consideration, with transparent counseling, image-guided delivery, and standardized outcome assessment. Symptomatic improvement should not be equated with proven joint regeneration.
SN  - 2035-8237
SN  - 2035-8164
ER  -

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