BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to surgical release and decortication for @entity924 within a similar @entity1 population. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed on two groups of @entity1 , receiving either PRP injections (n   =   28) or surgery (n   =   50). @entity1 demographics, clinical presentation, @entity158 score, worker's compensation status, and previous @entity479 injections were recorded. Primary outcomes included @entity158 and symptom improvement, range of motion, @entity260 . RESULTS: Demographics, duration of symptoms, and exam findings were similar between the PRP and surgical @entity1 . There was no significant difference in @entity158 and symptom improvement. @entity158 improvement was reported in 89.3  % of PRP @entity1 and 84  % of surgical @entity1 , with a reported percent reduction in @entity158 of 61.1 and 55  %, respectively. Symptoms other than @entity158 improved in 85.7 and 88  % of the PRP and surgical @entity1 , respectively. @entity925 at the lateral epicondyle (64.3  % PRP, 44  % surgical), @entity158 with resisted wrist extension (35.7  % PRP, 30  % surgical), or residual symptoms other than @entity158 (14.3  % PRP, 10  % surgical) were not significantly different between groups at last follow-up. Eighty-two percent of @entity1 in both the PRP and surgical groups returned to work. No complications were reported. Mean follow-up was 315 vs. 352  days for the PRP and surgical groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Similar outcomes in @entity158 improvement and return to work may be achievable with either PRP injections or surgery in recalcitrant @entity924 . PRP injections may be a reasonable alternative for @entity1 apprehensive to proceed with surgery or poor surgical candidates.

A retrospective comparison of the management of recalcitrant XXXX : platelet-rich plasma injections versus surgery.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient', 'Patient'] @entity924 :: ('MESH:D052256', 'Disease') :: ['lateral elbow tendinosis'] @entity260 :: ('MESH:D011183', 'Disease') :: ['return to work, and postoperative complications'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['Pain', 'pain'] @entity925 :: ('MESH:D063806', 'Disease') :: ['Tenderness to palpation'] @entity479 :: ('D013256', 'Chemical') :: ['steroid']
@entity924 :: (MESH:D052256,Disease) :: ['lateral elbow tendinosis']
