Lateral epicondylitis. Lateral epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: the injection of two mL Platelet - Rich Plasma, obtained from the patient's blood centrifuge, at the maximum tenderness point by peppering method. Intervention 2: C
Sponsors
Karaj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and related functional impairments after six weeks of *non - surgical care such as resting, avoiding severe activities, Behavior reform, physical therapy, Non Steroid Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) In physical examination, resisted wrist extension test in forearm pronation and elbow extension, VAS score=5 or more symptoms lasting for at least 3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age of 70 years old or more History of infectious diseases or fever in recent days History of any malignancies Diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome or any other peripheral nerve lesions or cervical radiculopathy Systemic diseases such as ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis or hepatitis Any bone malformations or bone injuries in humerus or elbow joint History of autoimmune diseases History of Platelet dysfunction using anti platelet medications during last 10 days or using NSAIDs during last 48 hours before injection Using steroids during last 3 weeks Hb=10 or less patients with platelet count less than 150000 History of vasovagal reaction Pregnency or breast feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: before injection, 2week ,1 and 3 months after injection. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale (VAS).;Function. Timepoint: before injection, 2week ,1 and 3 months after injection. Method of measurement: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Side effects of injection. Timepoint: 2week,1 and 3 months after injection. Method of measurement: Clinical examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Ochi Ardebili
Karaj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed