Management of Lateral Elbow Pain with Glucopuncture

Abstract

Lateral elbow pain is a common condition which is usually described as a musculotendinous degenerative disorder of the extensor origin at the lateral epicondyle. As a result of its high prevalence, knowledge of its clinical presentation and tailor-made management is essential. Many patients are looking for safe and affordable injection techniques which can accelerate their recovery. Recently, local glucose 5%injections have received more attention when it comes to treating lateral elbow pain. Controlled clinical studies are required to compare the outcome of local glucose 5% injections with cortisone injections or platelet rich plasma injections.

Glucopuncture for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Descriptive Review

“…The application of glucose 5% injections was first introduced in South Korea by Dr Kim MY in 1997 for treatment of myofascial trigger points [45]. Later on, glucose 5% injections were used to treat Achilles tendinopathy [46], tennis elbow [47], low back pain [48], carpal tunnel syndrome [49], rotator cuff [50,51], epidural injection [52], sports injuries [53] and nerve hydrodissection [54]. In a recent study, the short term effects of glucose 5% injections were similar to cortisone, and the long term effects were even better than cortisone [55].…”