OZONE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN: A LITERATURE REVIEW

¹ Department of Radiology, Presidio Ospedaliero S. Antonio Abate di Trapani, Erice (TP), Italy

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Journal of Orthopedics 2022 Sep-Dec; 14(3): 117-122
https://doi.org/10.69149/orthopedics/2022v14iss3_5

Received: 22 October 2022 Accepted: 27 November 2022

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Abstract

The treatment of low back pain (LBP) represents one of the most common therapeutic challenges in medicine. Various therapeutic modalities have been explored in an attempt to reduce pain and improve the quality of life for patients, including medications, physical therapy, surgical interventions, and minimally invasive treatments. One of the more recent approaches is the use of ozone, a gas with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which is gaining attention as a therapeutic option for LBP. This literature review examines studies investigating the efficacy of ozone in the treatment of LBP, with particular emphasis on biological aspects, mechanisms of action, and clinical outcomes.

Keywords: back pain treatment, intradiscal ozone injection, low back pain, lumbar disc herniation, ozone injection, ozone therapy, peridural ozone therapy