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Comparing the Use of Physiotherapy, Shockwave Therapy, Prolotherapy, and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Chronic Lateral Epicondylosis: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial With 2-Year Follow-up.

The American journal of sports medicine·September 1, 2025·PMID 40815854

Why it matters

It provides head-to-head 2-year data on regenerative options for a common, stubborn tendinopathy, helping specialists choose between PRP, prolotherapy, and shockwave when physiotherapy alone is insufficient.

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