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The effect of platelet-rich plasma injection on lateral epicondylitis following failed conservative management.
- Source :
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Journal of orthopaedics [J Orthop] 2015 Nov 18; Vol. 12 (Suppl 2), pp. S166-70. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Nov 18 (Print Publication: 2015). - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Objective: We assessed the effect PRP injection on pain and function in patients with lateral epicondylitis where conservative management had failed.<br />Methods: We prospectively reviewed 34 patients. The mean follow-up was 26 weeks (range 6-114 weeks). We used the Oxford Elbow Score (OES) and progression to surgery to assess outcomes.<br />Results: 88.2% improved their OES. 8.8% reported symptom progression. One patient had no change. No patients suffered adverse reactions. Two patients underwent an open release procedure. One had the injection repeated.<br />Conclusion: An injection of PRP improves pain and function in patients suffering from LE where conservative management has failed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0972-978X
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- Suppl 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of orthopaedics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27047218
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2015.10.018