A new treatment for tennis elbo. called prp Just released by Stanford University?
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Funny you post this question. I haven't heard of it, but my last bout with my tennis elbow ended yesterday and I am finally pain free after a week of suffering. If this treatment is any good I definitely want to know about it!More Questions & Answers...