OARSI 2016: Efficacy & safety of Hyaluronan & Botox injection for lateral epicondylosis

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:N/A

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND CONTROL TRIAL OF PERI-ARTICULAR HYALURONIC ACID:BOTULINUS TOXIN VE PLACEBO INJECTION IN LATERAL EPICONDYLOSIS

Contributing Authors: RJ Petrella

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Synopsis

58 patients with lateral epicondylosis were randomized to either a single injection of 1.0cc hyaluronic acid (HA) and 40 units of botulinus toxin (Botox), or a placebo injection of 1.0cc of normal saline. The purpose of this study was to determine whether peri-articular injection of HA as an adjunct to Botox was effective in improving pain at rest, grip strength, and the global assessment of elbow...