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Injection of BMAC/PRP associated with faster healing in distraction osteogenesis

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March 2015

Injection of BMAC/PRP associated with faster healing in distraction osteogenesis

Vol: 4| Issue: 3| Number:54| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and Platelet-rich Plasma Enhanced Bone Healing in Distraction Osteogenesis of the Tibia

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Dec;472(12):3789-97.

Contributing Authors:
DH Lee KJ Ryu JW Kim KC Kang YR Choi

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40 patients scheduled to undergo bilateral tibial lengthening due to familial short stature were randomized to either a combined group or a non-injection group. The combined group received an injection of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) following surgery, whereas the non-injection group did not receive any injections following surgery. This was done to determ...

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