A randomised control trial for analysing effectiveness of corticosteroid versus platelet rich plasma injection in tennis elbow

Abstract

Introduction
Lateral elbow epicondylar tendinosis or ‘tennis elbow’ is a condition occurring at the common extensor tendon origin from the lateral epicondyle in patients whose activities require repetitive movements or strong gripping. The treatment is initially conservative. Numerous methods are used to treat tennis elbow, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications, bracing, physical therapy, iontophoresis, extracorporeal shockwave and botulinum toxin. Injections of corticosteroids, dry needling and various surgical techniques have been incorporated in cases that do not respond to non-operative treatment. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection in comparison with other treatments of chronic lateral elbow epicondylar tendinosis.