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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe, noninvasive modality by which growth factors are produced from platelet concentrates, which helps in the regeneration of damaged tendons.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This prospective observational study assessed leukocyte-poor PRP for lateral epicondylitis in 50 patients unresponsive to conservative treatment. PRP was prepared using a standardized protocol and injected under aseptic conditions. 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