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A systematic review of PRP in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis

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February 2014

A systematic review of PRP in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis

Vol: 3| Issue: 2| Number:46| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Clinical Outcomes in Lateral Epicondylitis

Arthroscopy. 2013 Nov;29(11):1851-62

Contributing Authors:
Z Ahmad R Brooks SN Kang H Weaver I Nunney G Tytherleigh-Strong N Rushton

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Data from 8 articles (9 studies; 3 RCTs) was included in this systematic review to ascertain the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. The systematic review demonstrated that the combined effect size resulted in significant improvements in pain and function with PRP: of the 9 included studies (5 RCTs), 2 cohort studies indicated that PRP improved c...

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