ArticleMedicine2018
Usefulness of polydeoxyribonucleotide as an alternative to corticosteroids in patients with lateral epicondyitis: A case series.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Polydeoxyribonucleotide in the Treatment of Tendon Disorders, from Basic Science to Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Does polydeoxyribonucleotide has an effect on patients with tendon or ligament pain?: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis.Medicine · 2021Pooled it
- The Role of Polydeoxyribonucleotide as a Biotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) in Dentistry: Narrative Review for Mechanisms and Emerging Clinical Applications.Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine · 2026Review
- Comparative Analysis of Melatonin and Polydeoxyribonucleotide: Possible Benefits of Co-Treatment Effects and Potential Synergistic Applicability.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies Supporting the Role of Polydeoxyribonucleotide in the Treatment of Tendon Disorders.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Review
- Comparison of the effectiveness of extensor muscle strengthening exercise by itself, exercise with polydeoxyribonucleotide injection, and exercise with extracorporeal shockwave therapy in lateral epicondylitis: a randomized controlled trial.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2021Article
- Applications of Marine Organism-Derived Polydeoxyribonucleotide: Its Potential in Biomedical Engineering.Marine drugs · 2021Review
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Abstract
rationaleLocal corticosteroid injections are commonly used as an easy, cost-effective treatment for patients with lateral epicondylitis (LE). Despite their strong anti-inflammatory effect, repeated injections of corticosteroids are not recommended in LE because they can aggravate tearing of the tendons. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 65-year-old (Case1) man and a 59-year-old (Case2) man had a 2-month history of right lateral elbow pain exacerbation. DIAGNOSES: Lateral epicondylitis with hypervascularity of the common extensor tendon.
interventionAfter informed consent was provided, ultrasound (US)-guided polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) injections were made into on the common extensor tendons of both patients. OUTCOMES: After 2 weeks from PDRN injection, both patients reported significant pain relief. The US 2 weeks after the PDRN injection showed that the hypervascularity of the common extensor tendon in both patients had been completely cured, although there was no significant change in the findings of tendinosis. LESSONS: PDRN may be useful for patients with LE because there were no negative effects on tendon cells and tissues in previous in vitro and in vivo studies, despite its anti-inflammatory effects.
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