Effect of platelet-rich plasma on tendon-to-bone healing after rotator cuff repair in rats: an in vivo experimental study

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HAPA O., Cakici H., KÜKNER A., Aygun H., Sarkalkan N., Baysal G.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.46, no.4, pp.301-307, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 46 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2012.2664
• Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.301-307
• Keywords: Platelet-rich plasma, rotator cuff tendon, tendon-to-bone healing, GROWTH-FACTORS, SUPRASPINATUS TENDON, AUGMENTATION, STIMULATION, INJURIES, ENHANCE, CULTURE, DEFECT, CELLS, MODEL
• Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this experimental study was to analyze the effects of local autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection on tendon-to-bone healing in a rotator cuff repair model in rats.