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Network comparison of PRP, autologous blood, & steroid injection for lateral epicondylitis

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September 2016

Network comparison of PRP, autologous blood, & steroid injection for lateral epicondylitis

Vol: 5| Issue: 9| Number:42| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Platelet-rich plasma versus autologous blood versus steroid injection in lateral epicondylitis: systematic review and network meta-analysis

J Orthop Traumatol. 2016 Jun;17(2):101-12

Contributing Authors:
A Arirachakaran A Sukthuayat T Sisayanarane S Laoratanavoraphong W Kanchanatawan J Kongtharvonskul

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10 randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials were included in this direct meta-analysis and indirect network meta-analysis comparing the results of corticosteroid injection, autologous whole blood injection (AB), and platelet-rich plasma injection (PRP) in the treatment of patients with lateral epicondylitis. The results fo this study indicated that by final follow-up, which ranged from 2-1...

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