Effects of pain relief of platelet-rich plasma caudal epidural injection in lumbar spinal stenosis
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Caudal epidural injection is a common interventional method for the treatment of sciatica symptoms in patients with single-level lumbar spinal stenosis. In this case series, we evaluated the analgesic efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in patients with single-level lumbar spinal stenosis. The study included 57 patients with single-level lumbar spinal stenosis and was performed at the Pain Management Unit, University Medical Center at Ho Chi Minh City from January 2025 to June 2025. The results showed significant improvements in the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores after 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months compared to baseline (p < 0.001). Caudal epidural injection is a safe and effective method for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis with good short-term results. Ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection was effective in pain relief and functional improvement.
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Platelet-rich plasma, lumbar spinal stenosis, ultrasound
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