Member May: Evidence-Based Assessment of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Lumbar Spine Conditions (1.25 CME)-Session Recording

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Christina Ganam leads a session at the Academy, featuring Dr. Mary Ambach, a double certified expert in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain medicine. Dr. Ambach shares her journey into regenerative medicine, focusing on orthobiologics after feeling unsatisfied with the temporary relief provided by cortisone shots. The session's main topic is the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for lumbar spine issues, aimed at offering non-surgical treatments to alleviate pain and potentially improve tissue regeneration. Dr. Ambach discusses various studies and evidence supporting different applications of PRP for spine conditions, such as discogenic pain and facet joint issues, highlighting the safety and efficacy found in systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials. She emphasizes the importance of tailoring treatments to individual patients based on several factors, including the nature of their spine issues and previous responses to other treatments. The talk concludes with potential clinical applications and recommendations for future studies, and Dr. Ambach answers questions related to PRP formulations, procedures, and outcomes, showcasing the promising directions of orthobiologics in spine care.

Keywords

regenerative medicine

platelet-rich plasma

lumbar spine treatment

orthobiologics

discogenic pain

facet joint issues

non-surgical treatments