PRP for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Watch Live PRP Procedure Treating Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

In under 6 minutes, you can watch Dr. Lieber perform a live Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure treating lumbar spinal stenosis. Unedited, the full Regenexx procedure is about 35 minutes. Jim, the 64 year-old patient and owner of an HVAC business, is awake and converses with Dr. Lieber throughout.

Tap the image below to watch patient Jim’s PRP procedure with Regenexx [1].

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Jim came to Regenexx with debilitating back pain and leg cramping. Upon evaluation, our doctors determined Jim was suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), or the narrowing of the spinal canal. Spinal stenosis puts pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves within the lower back, often causing pain to radiate down the legs through connected nerves. It can become so severe that patients with LSS have difficulty standing or walking. This condition is very common (affecting about 200,000 people in the U.S. each year) and is often caused by age-related wear and tear [2].

Treatment Options

Regenexx Physicians often see patients who have had steroid injections as a quick solution to conditions like this, due to their ability to quickly relieve pain and inflammation. However, these do not usually serve as a long-term solution, as steroid injections can weaken bones and connective tissue, limiting the frequency in which they can be administered. They also often negatively affect hormones in the body [2]. Surgery is usually considered as a last resort after other treatment methods prove to be ineffective, as it is high risk with longer recovery timelines and is not guaranteed to be a permanent solution.

The good news is, Regenexx DOES offer a long-term solution to your pain with minimal downtime and discomfort. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and Platelet Lysate are Platelet procedures that contain healing growth factors from a patient’s own blood that are extracted and relocated to target pain points. Platelet injections have a stimulating effect due to the growth factor which they contain attracting stem cells within the targeted area, making those cells work harder to perform their natural job of healing the body.

Jim’s Treatment Step by Step

This is exactly how Dr. Lieber went about treating our patient, Jim. Below is an outline of each step of his platelet rich plasma (PRP) procedure:

  1. Dr. Lieber applies a topical numbing solution to Jim’s back.
  2. Using  precise fluoroscopic (x-ray) image guidance, the doctor guides the needle to the exact place in Jim’s spinal canal in which the platelet lysate will be placed.
  3. The doctor inserts contrast to outline the canal for better visibility of the needle.
  4. A large volume is administered to bathe the spinal canal, followed by Jim’s own blood platelet lysate.
  5. The steps above are repeated to target two smaller spinal nerves with the lysate.

Jim was awake for the entire procedure conversing with Dr. Lieber, noting that he could feel the sensation of the injections but experienced minimal discomfort. Following this treatment, Jim will likely feel a bit of stiffness in his back for a few days, followed by quick relief. Within a few weeks he will be starting to really feel the healing effects of the platelets.

Could a Procedure Like This Give You the Relief You Need?

There are many options Jim could have chosen to treat his back pain, but he believes he made the right decision choosing Regenexx. We’d love to help you determine if a procedure with us could be right for you, too.

To learn more and see if you’re a candidate for advanced regenerative PRP or procedures using your own bone marrow concentrate with Regenexx, tap the “TALK TO AN EXPERT” button in the “Are You A Candidate” visual below.

References

[1] Patient Procedure
https://youtu.be/aMBmjGmdUcI

[2] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-stenosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352961?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=abstract&utm_content=Spinal-stenosis&utm_campaign=Knowledge-panel

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Knee

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Knee Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Patellofemoral
  • Syndrome/Chondomalacia
  • ACL Tears + PCL, LCL & MCL Tears & Sprains
  • Patellar Tendonitis
  • Pes anersine bursitis
  • Baker’s cyst
  • Instability
  • Hamstrings Tendinopathy & Biceps Femoris Insertional Tendinopathy

Lower Spine

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Spine Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Lumbar Facet Injury
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Herniated or Bulging Disc
  • Radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
  • SI Joint Syndrome
  • Many More Disc and Low Back Issues

Foot & Ankle

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Foot & Ankle Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Ankle Instability
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Peroneal tendon tear or split
  • Ligament sprain or tear
  • Sub-talar arthritis or instability
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Bunions

Cervical Spine

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Spine Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Cervical Instability
  • Cervical Facet Injury
  • Neck, Back or Rib Instability
  • Many More Disc and Cervical Issues Causing Pain

Shoulder

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Shoulder Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Arthritis of the shoulder joint
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Labral tears or degeneration
  • Rotator cuff tendonitis & tendonosis
  • AC Joint Separation
  • Recurrent shoulder dislocations

Elbow

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Elbow Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Instability
  • Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow
  • Nerve entrapment (ulnar nerve)

Hip

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Hip Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinopathy
  • Labral / Labrum Tear

Hand & Wrist

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions.

View Details About Hand & Wrist Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Hand Arthritis
  • Basal Joint Arthritis or CMC / Carpometacarpal
  • Arthritis
  • Instability
  • TFCC Tear
  • Carpal Tunnel SyndromeTrigger Finger