Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8720406 | Journal of Orthopaedics | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Despite advances elucidating the causes of lateral and medial epicondylitis, the standard of care remains conservative management with NSAIDs, physical therapy, bracing, and rest. Scar tissue formation provoked by conservative management creates a tendon lacking the biomechanical properties and mechanical strength of normal tendon. The following review analyzes novel therapies to regenerate tendon and regain function in patients with epicondylitis. These treatments include PRP injection, BMAC, collagen-producing cell injection, and stem cell treatments. While these treatments are in early stages of investigation, they may warrant further consideration based on prospects of pain alleviation, function enhancement, and improved healing.
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Authors
Sandip P. Tarpada, Matthew T. Morris, Jayson Lian, Sina Rashidi,