Health Condition 1: M771- Lateral epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Injection Triamcinolone Acetate
: 40mg at most tender point around ECRB tendon
Duration for 9 months
Intervention2: Injection Platelet Rich Plasma: 1ml at most tender point inside ECRB
Sponsors
AIIMS JAMMU
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants were included if they met the following criteria: 1. Diagnosis of chronic lateral epicondylitis of the elbow based on clinical examination. This was defined by: a. Pain on palpation of the lateral epicondyle, and b. Pain during resisted wrist extension or supination of the forearm. 2. Symptoms lasting at least 6 months.3. Failure of conservative treatment, including physiotherapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and rest. 4. Age between 18 and 60 years. 5. No previous injections at the affected elbow. 6. Patient consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants were excluded if they presented with any of the following: 1. Bilateral elbow symptoms. 2. Involvement of the cervical spine or shoulder (which could refer pain to the elbow). 3. Rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory arthropathy. 4. Coagulopathy (blood clotting disorder). 5. Prior surgery on the affected elbow. 6. Chronic use of corticosteroids.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity: VAS score (0-10)Timepoint: At Baseline, 1,3,6 months followup | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Disability: PRTEE (0-100) Adverse events: incidence and severity recorded at each follow upTimepoint: At Baseline, 1,3,6 months followup | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Amit Thakur
AIIMS JAMMU
Outcome results
None listed