A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma Injection in Patients of Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Tennis elbow is a frequent cause of elbow pain and wrist dysfunction. The disorder develops insidiously and is usually related to repetitive and strenuous physical activity and stress, mostly applied to the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis. Methods: This study was carried out prospectively on patients attending Out Patient Department, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner with Chronic lateral epicondylitis between the age of 18-70 years of both male and female gender. Results: In male patients grip strength has been improved from 14.29% to 95.24% following injection at the end of 6th months. In female patients grip strength has been improved from 26.32% to 84.21% following injection at the end of 6th months. Conclusion: We conclude that PRP injection significantly decrease pain and increased elbow performance at 6 months follow-up. It is a effective treatment modality for the management of Tennis elbow.
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Gori Shankar Meena
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