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In this study, we aim to compare the effectiveness of intra-articular leuokocycye poor, low – concentrate platelet – rich plasma (PRP) injections versus corticosteroid injections for the treatment of cervical facetogenic pain. Differences in self-rated disability, pain self-efficacy, and the safety of each procedure were also examined over a 6 month period. This study compares the effectiveness, safety, and patient outcomes of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections versus corticosteroid injections for treating cervical facetogenic pain.
Both PRP and corticosteroid injections provided similar reductions in neck pain intensity and self-rated disability over six months. The PRP group showed a greater improvement in pain self-efficacy one month after treatment and experienced less procedural pain. Both treatments had a low rate of adverse events.
Cervical facetogenic pain is a common source of chronic neck pain, and corticosteroid injections are a standard treatment. PRP is emerging as a potential alternative with comparable pain relief but better improvements in patient confidence managing pain and reduced injection discomfort. This evidence supports PRP as a viable treatment option.
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