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PRP may offer better pain, functional outcome than CS injections for lateral epicondylitis
June 2015
PRP may offer better pain, functional outcome than CS injections for lateral epicondylitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Platelet rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection for recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis: clinical and ultrasonographic evaluation
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2015 Apr;23(1):1-5.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients with lateral epicondylitis (LE) persisting for a period of more than 6 months and no bilateral involvement were randomly assigned to receive treatment with an injection of either platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid (CS). Both treatments were compared in terms of functional outcomes and ultrasonographic findings involving morphological and vascularization ...
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