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Autologous blood injection more efficaious than corticosteroid for lateral epicondylitis
February 2015
Autologous blood injection more efficaious than corticosteroid for lateral epicondylitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Injection of autologous blood versus corticosteroid for lateral epicondylitis: a randomised controlled study
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2014 Dec;22(3):333-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients with lateral epicondylitis were randomized to either autologous blood injection or corticosteroid (methylprednisolone) injection. The purpose of this study was to compare these injection therapies for pain, function, and grip strength over 6 months post-injection. Results within the first 2 weeks - 1 month of injection demonstrated favourable outcome with corticosteroid injection. Howe...
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