PM&R JOURNAL CLUB 

Topics: Aging Affects the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich-Plasma Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Speakers: Maggie Atkinson

Topics: The Safety and Effectiveness of Orthobiologic Injections for Discogenic Chronic Low Back Pain: A Multicenter Prospective, Crossover, Randomized Controlled Trial with 12 Months Follow Up
Speakers: Matthew A. Butters, MD

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 am
Location: AZ_PX_CB_01_846; AZ_SC_MC_CC_CP_18B; AZ_TE_RV_01_137

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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the preparation of PRP injections and current clinical uses.
2. Analyze whether age or other donor factors could change PRP efficacy.
3. Evaluate the impact of this study on the clinical selection of patients for PRP injections.
4. List the environmental conditions within the intervertebral disc that make it less conducive to cellular repair and regeneration.
5. Describe the difference in this study between the orthobiologics and the control with respect to pain reduction and functional (ODI) improvement.
6. Summarize what this research "paves the path for future studies".

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