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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for tennis/golfers elbow
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No, I have not had PRP for elbow pain, but a friend did. The first injection did not provide any relief from pain. The doctor told him before the first injection, that it may take two treatments to resolve the problem, so he was forewarned. As he felt no help whatsoever was provided (cost just under $700) from the first shot, he has decided not to continue. PRP is less successful on knees form what I’ve read, but I know someone who went ahead and had it done. Once again, no relief at all. I have a sore elbow which presented no abnormal findings x-ray, so I am searching for solutions.
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@barbaradh Hi Barbara - I too had tenosynovitis for a VERY long time, at first it responded to guided cortisone injections, ice and PT. For the past year it was miserable, and the ortho who was treating me offered several options, including PRP and a lesser known procedure called Tenex.
But, he offered something else you may want to try first - wear a stabilizing wrist brace to sleep and whenever it doesn't interfere with what you are doing (like cooking, showering.) Keeping the wrist in a neutral position reduces stress on the elbow. (Picture of brace below) This worked for my husband whose situation was less acute than mine.
And he gave me a list of exercises to help stretch and strengthen the muscles and tendons. Here is an excellent description: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322746#prevention
Start with exercises 1, 4, 5 & 6 for a week or so. If pain improves add exercises 2 & 3 with no more than 1lb of weight. If this does not work, it is time to ask for a referral to PT, where they can add strategies like ultrasound or infrared therapy or taping.