Abstract

The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of PRP in tennis elbow treatment. Methods: The study was conducted on the patients between 20-50 years of age who had positive clinical tests (Mill’s and Cozen’s test) were included in the study. The study included 100 patients. Results: In the present study, there were 68 males and 32 females. 70% patients had right side involved. According to age distribution, most of the patients belonged to 20-30 years followed by 31-40 years and 41-50 years. There was statistical significance in the difference of means of pain score obtained using both VAS score at 12 weeks and 24 weeks. Results were excellent in 90, good in 6, fair in 3 and poor in 1. Conclusion: In tennis elbow patients, PRP injections show an effective reduction in pain according to VAS score and especially, the young age group has shown more benefit in terms of pain reduction for PRP treatment. Thus, PRP injections can be used as an important alternative to other standard regimens in and those who don't want surgery. More scientific evidence studies need to done before we can determine whether PRP therapy is effective in other conditions.

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