Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3462318 | Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | 2009 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
Over the past two decades, autologous platelets that have been sequestered, concentrated, and mixed with thrombin to generate growth factor–concentrated platelet-rich plasma for application to bone and wounds to aide healing have been a subject of great interest. This article reviews the literature related to the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma in bone and wound healing, and reviews the processes necessary to secure a high concentration of viable platelets. Although not yet definitive, autologous platelet-rich plasma has been shown to be safe, reproducible, and effective in mimicking the natural process of bone and wound healing.
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Authors
Simon E. Smith, Thomas S. Roukis,