Effects of boric acid on the healing of Achilles tendons of rats

KAYMAZ, BURAK; Golge, Umut; Ozyalvach, Gulzade; Komurcu, Erkam; Goksel, Ferdi; Mermerkaya, Musa; DORAL, MAHMUT

doi:10.1007/s00167-015-3617-5

Effects of boric acid on the healing of Achilles tendons of rats

KAYMAZ B., Golge U. H., Ozyalvach G., Komurcu E., Goksel F., Mermerkaya M. U., ...More

KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, vol.24, no.12, pp.3738-3744, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 24 Issue: 12
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1007/s00167-015-3617-5
Journal Name: KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.3738-3744
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Tendinous lesions are among the most frequent pathologies encountered in sportsmen. The objectives of new treatments are to improve the healing process and reduce the recovery time. Boron plays an important role in the wound repair process by increasing components of extracellular matrix and angiogenesis. This animal study aimed to investigate the effect of boric acid on healing of the Achilles tendon.