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Corticosteroid Injections vs PRP for the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: a Meta-Analysis
March 2024
Corticosteroid Injections vs PRP for the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: a Meta-Analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Corticosteroid injections for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis are superior to platelet-rich plasma at 1 month but platelet-rich plasma is more effective at 6 months: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of level 1 and 2 studies.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg . 2023 Sep;32(9):1770-1783.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Thirteen studies, encompassing a total of 846 patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow"), were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing corticosteroid (Treatment A, n=431) versus platelet-rich plasma (PRP, Treatment B, n=415) injections. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain assessments using the visual analog scale (VAS) at 1, 3, and 6 months, as well a...
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