Comparing PRP, Saline and Steroid injection Reference Link Am J Sports Med. 2013 Jan 17. Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis With Platelet-Rich Plasma, Glucocorticoid, or Saline: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Krogh TP, Fredberg U, Stengaard-Pedersen K, Christensen R, Jensen P, Ellingsen T. Diagnostic Centre, Region Hospital Silkeborg, Silkeborg, Denmark. BACKGROUND:Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a common musculoskeletal disorder for which an effective treatment strategy remains unknown. PURPOSE:To examine whether a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is more effective than placebo (saline) or glucocorticoid in reducing pain in adults with LE after 3 months. STUDY DESIGN:Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS:A total of 60 patients with chronic LE were randomized (1:1:1) to receive either a blinded injection of PRP, saline,...

An example of using acupuncture to treat central nerve sensitisation using a contra lateral limb approach. Acupuncture treatment of phantom limb pain and phantom limb sensation in a primary care setting Acupunct Med. 2012 Dec 6. [Epub ahead of print]http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23220713 AbstractA 45-year-old man presented with phantom limb pain and phantom limb sensation 12 weeks after an above-elbow amputation of his right arm. He underwent seven sessions of acupuncture at weekly intervals carried out by his general practitioner on his intact left arm, with complete relief of the phantom limb pain and considerable improvement of the phantom limb sensation of his right arm. This case demonstrates the possible benefits from the use of short acupuncture sessions for a potentially chronic condition undertaken within...