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Date of Award

Spring 2022

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Erin Wolf, MS, PA-C

Abstract

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a new treatment option in orthopedic medicine. Recent studies have evaluated its use in tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, and ligament injuries. One of the most abundantly studied condition for the uses of PRP is Lateral Epicondylitis (LE). With numerous studies finding significantly better long-term treatment outcomes with PRP when compared to corticosteroid (CS) injections, it can be considered an alternative treatment choice when all conservative methods have failed. While clinical applications of PRP is questionable due to unestablished standards on PRP preparation or administration, the lack of its known severe adverse effects still makes it a favorable treatment choice.

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Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Lateral Epicondylitis

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a new treatment option in orthopedic medicine. Recent studies have evaluated its use in tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, and ligament injuries. One of the most abundantly studied condition for the uses of PRP is Lateral Epicondylitis (LE). With numerous studies finding significantly better long-term treatment outcomes with PRP when compared to corticosteroid (CS) injections, it can be considered an alternative treatment choice when all conservative methods have failed. While clinical applications of PRP is questionable due to unestablished standards on PRP preparation or administration, the lack of its known severe adverse effects still makes it a favorable treatment choice.