Comparison of two steroid preparations used to treat tennis elbow, using the hypospray.
Methyl prednisolone acetate and hydrocortisone acetate were compared in a trial using the Hypospray to treat tennis elbow. There was little difference between the two preparations as far as side-effects and short-term suppression of symptoms were concerned, both being successful. However, late recurrence was very common in both groups, suggesting that a reappraisal of local steroid in this condition is needed.
D000085:Acetates; D000287:Administration, Topical; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004551:Elbow Joint; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007277:Injections, Jet; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D013178:Sports Medicine; D013585:Synovitis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000085:Acetates; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D008775:Methylprednisolone