Complications of Platelet‐Rich Plasma Injections for Lateral Epicondylitis Occur at Comparable Rates to Those of Corticosteroid and Saline Injections: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Key Points

• This research investigates the complication rates of platelet-rich plasma injections versus corticosteroid and saline injections for lateral epicondylitis.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
• Included Level I and Level II studies
• Analyzed complication rates following different types of injections
• Found that platelet-rich plasma injections have similar complication rates to corticosteroid injections
• Reported that saline injections also show comparable complication rates
• Indicated that all treatment options are viable but require further investigation on long-term outcomes