Platelet-Rich Plasma Does Not Improve Pain or Function in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis as Compared With Placebo: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

César Romero Antunes Júnior, Ramon Sampaio Souza Santos, Eduardo Silva Reis Barreto, Guilherme Neves Azevedo, Ewerton Borges de Souza Lima, Paulo Henrique Schmidt Lara, Alberto de Castro Pochini, Carlos Vicente Andreoli, Benno Ejnisman, Paulo Santoro Belangero

The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Published online on January 09, 2026

Abstract

The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 5, Page 1247-1257, April 2026.
Background:Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder characterized by pain and functional impairment. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been proposed as a regenerative treatment, but its efficacy remains ...