Platelet rich plasma versus corticosteroids for lateral epicondylitis: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
CS provides significantly better short-term pain relief, while PRP provides better long-term functional improvement and clinical long-term pain relief. However, future studies should focus on other injection protocols or addition of other non-invasive modalities. Level of evidence: I.
Authors
- Mohammad Daher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9256-9952)
- Peter Boufadel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7078-9148)
- Adam Z. Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4477-270X)
- Joseph Albert Abboud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3845-7220)
- Ryan Lopez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5757-1782)
- Ralph Maroun
Institutions
- Colorado Permanente Medical Group (US)
- Rothman Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
- Published
- 2025-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2024.00801
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.16