April 1, 2026Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery2 citations
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
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
Abstract
Level II, meta-analysis of Level I and Level II randomized controlled trials.