IMpact of Platelet Rich Plasma OVer Alternative Therapies in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis (IMPROVE): Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Study A Multicenter, Randomized Trial Comparing Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma, Autologous Whole Blood, Dry Needle Tendon Fenestration, and Physical Therapy Exercises Alone on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis

INTRODUCTION: Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is the most common cause of lateral elbow pain and the second most frequently diagnosed musculoskeletal disorder in the neck and upper limb in a primary care setting. Many therapeutic options, including conservative, surgical, and minimally invasive procedures, have been advocated for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Although numerous small studies have been performed …