Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treating Low Back Pain: A Review of the Current Literature

Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem encountered by physicians. It considerable cause of morbidity and socioeconomic loss one the most expensive musculoskeletal disorders. Conventional treatments include bed rest, analgesics, therapeutic exercises, lumbar or caudal epidural corticosteroids, surgery. Several new biological therapies are being investigated for use in LBP these platelet-rich plasma (PRP). In this article, we summarize current literature published on PRP concerning its composition, classification, application LBP. We believe our review will prove useful to clinicians academics alike, interested developing