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Effect of Leukocyte Concentration in PRP Injections in Lateral Epicondylitis

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May 2022

Effect of Leukocyte Concentration in PRP Injections in Lateral Epicondylitis

Vol: 234| Issue: 1| Number:1| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

The effect of leucocyte concentration of platelet-rich plasma on outcomes in patients with lateral epicondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J Shoulder Elbow Surg . 2022 Mar;31(3):634-645.

Contributing Authors:
JW Shim JS Lee YB Park HC Cho HS Jung

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Synopsis

Eleven randomized controlled trials evaluating either leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma (LR-PRP) or leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma (LR-PRP) compared to control injections in patients with lateral epicondylitis. The outcomes of interest were pain scores and clinical effectiveness. The LP-PRP group demonstrated no significant improvements in pain scores compared to control injections. The LR-...

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