Abstract

This prospective cohort study evaluated the efficacy of three different treatment modalities for tennis elbow in 250 patients at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Department of Patna Medical College and Hospital over 18 months from June 2022 to January 2024. Participants were assigned to either Physical Therapy, Pharmacological Management, or Advanced Therapy groups, with outcomes assessed through changes in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) scores, patient satisfaction rates, and adverse event occurrences. Results indicated significant improvements in all treatment groups; however, the Advanced Therapy group, which received platelet-rich plasma injections and shockwave therapy, demonstrated the greatest reductions in pain and functional limitations, the highest satisfaction rates, and no adverse events. These findings suggest that while traditional treatments remain effective, advanced therapies offer a superior alternative, particularly for those unresponsive to conventional approaches. Future studies should explore long-term outcomes and the feasibility of integrating these advanced treatments into routine clinical practice.

Description