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Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Corticosteroid for Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Trial
October 2023
Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Corticosteroid for Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Trial
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid: a randomized controlled trial on tennis elbow patients resistant to nonsurgical treatments.
Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2023 Aug 3;85(9):4385-4388.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients with lateral epicondylitis unresponsive to conservative treatment were randomized to receive an injection of corticosteroid (n=15) or platelet-rich plasma (PRP; n=15). The primary outcomes of interest were pain measured on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score. Outcomes were measured 1 month after injection. The PRP group demonstrate...
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