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Effect of platelet concentrate on union of long-bone delayed union versus no treatment control

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February 2019

Effect of platelet concentrate on union of long-bone delayed union versus no treatment control

Vol: 8| Issue: 2| Number:89| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Role of isolated percutaneous autologous platelet concentrate in delayed union of long bones

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2018 Jul;28(5):985-990. doi: 10.1007/s00590-017-2077-7

Contributing Authors:
G Samuel J Menon S Thimmaiah G Behera

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40 patients with a delayed union of a long bone fracture were randomized to either receive or not receive autologous platelet concentrate application at the site of the fracture. The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a significant difference in the rate of progression to union within 36 weeks of injury between groups. Results demonstrated no significant difference in the rate of ...

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