To evaluate the efficacy of platlet rich plasma injection in chronic lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

Abstract

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Platelet-rich plasma helps in repair because of its growth factor. Platelet-rich plasma has been used in humans for its healing properties. Increased concentration of growth factors and secretory proteins at may increase the process of healing on a cellular level. The PRP increases the incorporation of cells, proliferation, and differentiation in tissue regeneration of the cell involved. This study was done to check the effectiveness of PRP injections in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">This study was done on the patients visiting the orthopaedic OPD at MGM medical college and hospital, kamothe, Navi Mumbai. Total number of patients for this study was 40 out of which 32 were male and 8 were females. The mean age of the patients was 48.1years (range 17-82 years).Study period was 3 months. Stastical tool used is visual analog score</span>.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Successful treatment was taken as more than 20% reduction i.e.(24 out of 40 patients) in visual analog score after 3 month. The mean VAS score was decreased from 6.98 to 4.91 after 3 months in males. While in females, mean VAS score was decreased from 6.66 to 5.22 after 3 months of PRP injection in lateral epicondylitis. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Treatment of patients with PRP with chronic lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow with PRP reduces pain and increases function of the affected elbow joint.</span></p>