Effect of platelet-rich plasma on tendon-to-bone healing after rotator cuff repair in rats: an in vivo experimental study
ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.46, no.4, pp.301-307, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- 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
- 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.