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Functional outcome of platelet rich plasma on lateral epicondylitis of elbow

Background The study was conducted with the aim to explore the efficacy of platelet rich plasma in sixty patients who presented to us with lateral epicondylitis of elbow where conservative management has failed.

Methods Between 2013 and 2015, 60 patients (M: F- 20: 40) with lateral epicondylitis of elbow were included. All patients presented to us with lateral epicondylitis of elbow where conservative management has failed. All patients are treated with platelet rich plasma injection. Serial follow-up were done at 1, 6 and 12 month.

Results All sixty patients had significant improvement before and after platelet rich plasma injection. The mean VAS score and the Mayo score suggests significant improvement in pain and elbow function following platelet rich plasma treatment.

Conclusions Platelet rich plasma improves pain and elbow function in patients suffering from lateral epicondylitis where conservative management has failed. Platelet rich plasma treatment may decrease the overall time for healing, and thereby decreasing the overall need for surgical intervention.