The biomechanical and histological effects of platelet-rich plasma on fracture healing

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GÜZEL Y., Karalezli N., BİLGE O., Kacira B. K., Esen H., Karadag H., ...More

KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, vol.23, no.5, pp.1378-1383, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 23 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2015
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s00167-013-2734-2
• Journal Name: KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1378-1383
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) includes growth factors and proteins that accelerate and stimulate bone regeneration and tissue recovery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of PRP on fracture healing in terms of biomechanics and histology.