Platelet-rich plasma versus open surgical release in chronic tennis elbow: A retrospective comparative study

Mert Karaduman; Mustafa Caner Okkaoglu; Hakan Sesen; Anil Taskesen; Mahmut Ozdemir; Murat Altay

doi:10.1016/j.jor.2015.12.005

Platelet-rich plasma versus open surgical release in chronic tennis elbow: A retrospective comparative study

J Orthop. 2016 Jan 22;13(1):10-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2015.12.005. eCollection 2016 Mar.

Authors

Mert Karaduman¹, Mustafa Caner Okkaoglu¹, Hakan Sesen¹, Anil Taskesen¹, Mahmut Ozdemir¹, Murat Altay¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital, 06380 Ankara, Turkey.

Abstract

Purpose: To compare short and mid-term results in the treatment of chronic elbow tendinosis with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or Nirschl surgical technique.

Method: A retrospective study was conducted on patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis, treated by Nirschl surgical technique (50 elbows) or PRP (60 elbows). Outcome was evaluated with Visual Analog Score (VAS), Mayo Elbow Scores and grip strength measurements.

Results: VAS and Mayo Elbow Scores of the PRP group had improved as a mean of 83% (p = 0.0001), 74% (p = 0.0001) over baseline and 34.2 pounds gain of grip strength.

Conclusion: The PRP seems to be better for pain relief and functionality in the short and mid-term periods.

Keywords: Chronic elbow tendinosis; Nirschl surgical technique; Platelet rich plasma (PRP).