Autologous blood and platelet-rich plasma injection therapy for lateral elbow pain
Teemu Karjalainen, Michael Silagy, Edward C. O'Bryan, Renea V Johnston, Sheila Cyril, Rachelle Buchbinder
Abstract
Autologous whole blood or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are commonly used to treat lateral elbow pain (also known as tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis or epicondylalgia). Based on animal models and observational studies, these injections may modulate tendon injury healing, but randomised controlled trials have reported inconsistent results regarding benefit for people with lateral elbow pain.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEpicondylitisTennis elbowPlaceboAdverse effectPlatelet-rich plasmaElbowClinical trialRandomized controlled trialSurgeryPhysical therapyAnesthesiaInternal medicinePlateletAlternative medicinePathologyTendon Structure and TreatmentShoulder Injury and TreatmentSports injuries and prevention