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Comparative Effectiveness of Focused Versus Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Leukocyte-Poor Versus Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Network Meta-Analysis.
Journal of clinical medicine·August 28, 2026·PMID 42739684
Why it mattersLateral epicondylitis treatment selection is often based on lumped categories of ESWT and PRP, obscuring clinically meaningful differences. This analysis shows that radial and focused ESWT have distinct outcome profiles, enabling more precise matching of intervention to patient priorities such as pain relief versus functional recovery.
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