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Comparison of Surgically Repaired Achilles Tendon Tears Using Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrices
The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2006 · Vol. 35(2) · pp. 245–251
Mikel Sánchez(Unidad de Cirugía Artroscópica)Eduardo Anitua(BTI Biotechnology Institute)Juan Azofra(Unidad de Cirugía Artroscópica)Isabel Andı́a(BTI Biotechnology Institute)Sabino PadillaIñigo Mujika✉
Abstract
The operative management of tendons combined with the application of autologous PRGF may present new possibilities for enhanced healing and functional recovery. This needs to be evaluated in a randomized clinical trial.
Tendon Structure and TreatmentPeriodontal Regeneration and TreatmentsShoulder Injury and TreatmentMedicineFibrous jointPlatelet-rich fibrinFibrinSurgeryAchilles tendonTendonTearsPlateletWound healing
MeSH terms
Achilles TendonAdultAthletic InjuriesFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesRuptureSuture TechniquesTissue AdhesivesFibrin Tissue AdhesiveTreatment OutcomeRecovery of FunctionPlatelet-Rich Plasma
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