Efficacy of corticosteroid injection vs deep friction massage in lateral epicondylitis

Background: Lateral epicondylitis affects people mainly in middle-aged groups. Despite numerous studies, it is still a poorly understood illness with no clear treatment guidelines. The goal of the study was to compare deep friction massage vs corticosteroid injection for management lateral epicondylitis. Methods: To outcomes, randomised controlled trial conducted. patients were divided into 2 different first group given injection, while second massage. Disabilities Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores, visual analogue scale (VAS), grip strength measured before after treatment. Results: results expected 6-12 weeks, 6-month follow-up. At 6- 12-week follow-up, both groups showed significant improvements VAS pain score, DASH strength. all three end measures, strength, indicated substantial improvement Conclusion: For epicondylitis, best line can be utilized whom various options have failed. This form gives good functional outcomes without any complications as compared injection.