Combined use of platelet-rich plasma and autologous bone grafts in the treatment of long bone defects in mini-pigs.

Volume: 41, Issue: 7, Pages: 717 - 723
Published: Jul 1, 2010
Abstract
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for improving of bone defect healing is discussed controversially. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of PRP in combination with autologous cancellous graft on bone defect healing in a critical metaphyseal long bone defect. A critical size defect in the tibial metaphysis of 16 mini-pigs was filled either with autologous cancellous graft as control group or with autologous cancellous graft...
Paper Details
Title
Combined use of platelet-rich plasma and autologous bone grafts in the treatment of long bone defects in mini-pigs.
Published Date
Jul 1, 2010
Volume
41
Issue
7
Pages
717 - 723
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