The purpose of this study is to determine whether micronized dehydrated human amniotic membrane (dHACM) suspension is more effective in reducing inflammation than conservative measures alone when used to treat acute/early lateral epicondylitis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
5
Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), NSAID or salicylate medication for pain, Physical Therapy and stretching exercises, Reduction in impact activities, to include an arm sling.
Injection into affected area with micronized dHACM suspended with total volume of 1 cc normal saline.
Injection into affected area with 1.0 cc normal saline solution instead of active agent.
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Sharonville, Ohio, United States
Proportion of patients achieving improvement in ASES elbow score in the dHACM treatment group vs the control group.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Proportion of patients achieving improvement in range of motion in the dHACM treatment group vs the control group.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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