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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation and injection into the intervertebral disc (IVD). A small blood sample is harvested from the patient and then centrifuged. The platelets in PRP are activated to release growth factors and the activated plasma is then reintroduced into the IVD via injection.
