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Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Chronic Spinal Pain

Dr. Yu-Chuan (Grace) Tsai discusses current applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for various forms of body pain. Dr. Tsai describes the preparation of PRP and major components, including growth factors, angiogenic factors, matrix-building proteins, and anti-inflammatory proteins. She also presents a classification of PRP and additional types that include LC-rich PRP, LC-poor PRP, PRF, and LC-PRF.

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Dr. Tsai describes variables that influence the growth factor profile of PRP, ways to dose PRP therapy, and applications of PRP for chronic spinal pain, internal disc disruption, and disc-related pain. She also discusses goals of interventional treatment and future studies regarding PRP therapies.

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