An Investigation of Tendoncel, a Novel Topical Platelet Lysate Gel, in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis

Summary

Current treatments for lateral epicondylitis include: rest, behaviour modification and physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory medication - both steroidal and non-steroidal, and surgery. Current experimental therapies include muscle relaxants to reduce muscle tone and force on the epicondyle, laser therapy to stimulate collagen production, and blood based therapies including the injection of autologous blood and protein rich plasma. Cell Therapy Ltd (trading as Celixir) has developed a regenerative gel that combines isolated allogeneic platelet growth factors and a cellulose-derivative gel.

Timeline

Start

2014-05

Primary completion

2015-11

Completion

2015-11

Publications

• Background Ahmad Z, Siddiqui N, Malik SS, Abdus-Samee M, Tytherleigh-Strong G, Rushton N. Lateral epicondylitis: a review of pathology and management. Bone Joint J. 2013 Sep;95-B(9):1158-64. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.95B9.29285.

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