The decrease in the upper extremity and handgrip strength caused by pain during the chronic period is one of the most important symptoms in patients with
lateral epicondylitis (3).
Ongoing Positive Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroid Injection in
Lateral Epicondylitis A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial With 2-year Follow-up.
A literature review was conducted using PubMed by searching for "extracorporeal shockwave therapy" and musculoskeletal conditions, such as "
lateral epicondylitis," "plantar fasciitis," etc.
(7-10) In this study, we aimed to compare the effect of leukocyte concentration in PRP on pain, functionality and post-injection local inflammatory reactions in patients with
lateral epicondylitis.
(2011) Ongoing positive effect of platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection in
lateral epicondylitis: a double-blind randomized controlled trial with 2-year follow-up.
Tennis elbow disorder (
lateral epicondylitis): Repeated stress on the elbow tendons from sports or the use of certain tools.
Gary Reactive bone formation after surgery for
lateral Epicondylitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg.
The results of the present study are in line with those of the of the study by Harris, [6] in which 26 patients with
lateral epicondylitis received iontophoresis and it was observed that 75% of the patients had an improvement in symptoms, 14% had significant relief of pain, and 11% had slight or no relief of pain.
The PACN injury was diagnosed after the surgical treatment of
lateral epicondylitis (Dellon et al, 2004; Iyer, 2014).
Agostinucci, McLinden, and Cherry (2012) conducted a randomized controlled trial assessing the effect of cryotherapy and exercise on
lateral epicondylitis. Outcome variables included grip strength, self-reported pain during single-arm pick up, and a questionnaire assessing disabilities of the hand, arm, and shoulder.
Corticosteroid injections for
lateral epicondylitis: a systematic review.
The global orthopedic soft tissue repair market report provides market size estimates (Revenue USD million - 2013 to 2020) for key market segments based on type of surgical procedure used (achilles tendinosis repair, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, gluteal tendon or trochanteric bursitis repair,
lateral epicondylitis, rotator cuff repair, and vaginal prolapse), and forecasts growth trends (CAGR% - 2016 to 2020).
lateral epicondylitis - painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand)