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PRP superior to corticosteroid for plantar fasciitis; nonsuperior in lateral epicondylitis
May 2013
PRP superior to corticosteroid for plantar fasciitis; nonsuperior in lateral epicondylitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Local injection of autologous platelet rich plasma and corticosteroid in treatment of lateral epicondylitis and plantar fasciitis: randomized clinical trial
The Egyptian Rheumatologist: Vol 34, Issue 2, April 2012, Pages 43-49Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients with lateral epicondylitis and 30 patients with plantar fasciitis were randomized to determine the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of both conditions. A 1:1 ratio of patients from each cohort were allocated to receive either injection of PRP or corticosteroid, and were followed-up for 6 weeks thereafter in outcomes of pain and function. Results at 6 weeks in...
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