Comparative Study: Between PRP Injection VS. Physiotherapy in treatment of Tennis Elbow.

Dr. S P Gupta; Dr. Sukhjeet Bawa; Dr. Abhishek

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2017

Comparative Study: Between PRP Injection VS. Physiotherapy in treatment of Tennis Elbow.

Dr. S P Gupta, Dr. Sukhjeet Bawa, Dr. Abhishek

Abstract :

Introduction: Lateral epicondylitis although named as tennis elbow is seen more commonly in non–athletes then athletes. Non–operative methods are the mainstay of treatment being effective in more than 95% of cases but long term results are not good. Platelet rich plasma application being in a research phase for treatment for Lateral epicondylitis/Tenis Elbow. Material and methods: This study included 33 patients from December 2015 to November 2016 after taking written consent from patients. And randomly divided into PRP and conservative group. Result: Follow up at 3 months, pain score improved significantly to 2 in 36.36 % and 1 in 31.82 of patients in PRP group. But pain score remained 5 in 36.36% 4 in 18.18% of patient in physiotherapy group Conclusion: Patients of tennis elbow treated with injection of platelet–rich plasma after multiple punctures had reduction in pain significantly as compared to physiotherapy.