Abstract
Treatment of Recalcitrant Lateral Epicondylitis with Autologous Conditioning Plasma
Highlights
Lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow” is the most commonly diagnosed condition of the elbow [1]
The results from this study suggest that autologous conditioning plasma (ACP) is an effective treatment option with 61% of patients symptom free after a single injection, 67.8% symptom free after a second injection
These findings demonstrate that ACP can be of benefit in cases that have failed to respond to traditional therapies
Summary
Lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow” is the most commonly diagnosed condition of the elbow [1]. It affects 1-3% of the population and is thought to be due to the combination of mechanical overloading and abnormal microvascular responses [2,3]. It tends to effect those between 30 and 64 years of age, peaking between 45 and 54. Despite the name “tennis elbow” the condition is mostly associated with workrelated activities that require repetitive wrist flexion and extension, such as cutting meat, plumbing and working on cars [5]. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the use of ACP injections can have a beneficial effect in the treatment of recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis
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