Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3251786 | Journal of Orthopaedics | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectiveWe assessed the effect PRP injection on pain and function in patients with lateral epicondylitis where conservative management had failed.MethodsWe 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.Results88.2% 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.ConclusionAn injection of PRP improves pain and function in patients suffering from LE where conservative management has failed.
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Authors
Milos Brkljac, Shyam Kumar, Dale Kalloo, Kiran Hirehal,