A comparative effectiveness of activated platelet-rich plasma versus autologous whole blood in the management of lateral epicondylitis: A randomized clinical trial of functional outcome
Abstract:Background: Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), a familiar term used to describe myriad of symptoms around the lateral aspect of elbow mainly due to intra-tendinous degeneration assosciated with ageing, repetitive movement and vascular compromise. Activated platelet-rich plama (PRP) and Autologous whole blood (AWB) injections represent new therapeutic options for chronic tendinopathies including tennis elbow. But from the literature, no firm conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of PRP versus AWB … Show more
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