| Literature DB >> 26578837 |
D J Murray1, S Javed2, N Jain1, S Kemp1, A C Watts1.
Abstract
Lateral epicondylosis is common, with various treatment modalities. Platelet-rich-plasma injections from autologous blood have recently been used in centres worldwide for the treatment of tennis elbow. We review and present the recent published evidence on the effectiveness of PRP injections for lateral epicondylosis. Nine studies met our inclusion criteria including 6 RCT's for the purpose of analysis. PRP injections have an important and effective role in the treatment of this debilitating pathology, in cases where physiotherapy has been unsuccessful.Entities:
Keywords: Lateral epicondylitis; Lateral epicondylosis; PRP; Platelet—Rich—Plasma; Tennis elbow
Year: 2015 PMID: 26578837 PMCID: PMC4642476 DOI: 10.1007/s12593-015-0193-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hand Microsurg ISSN: 0974-3227