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Comparative study between platelet rich plasma and local steroid injection in tennis elbow
International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences · 2019 · Vol. 5(3) · pp. 642–644
Prashant Kumar✉(Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira)DK Jha
Abstract
Tennis elbow which is due to degeneration in common origin of extensor group of muscle of forearm. In this study the comparison is done with two effective methods of management which is by giving steroid injection and platelet rich plasma (PRP). In this study two group were created of 30 patients in each group. Both the procedure was done in OPD day care basis. Patients were followed up to 6 months in gap of 1,3,6,12,24 weeks. The outcome was measured by VAS, patient related tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE) score and recurrence rate after 6 months.
Shoulder Injury and TreatmentTendon Structure and TreatmentSports injuries and preventionMedicineTennis elbowPlatelet-rich plasmaForearmElbowSurgeryPlateletInternal medicine
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