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No effect of platelet concentrate on graft integration and maturation after ACLR
September 2014
No effect of platelet concentrate on graft integration and maturation after ACLR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:3
Journal Level of Evidence:3
Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of the integration and maturation of semitendinosus-gracilis graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using autologous platelet concentrate
Arthroscopy. 2010 Oct;26(10):1318-25. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2010.02.010. Epub 2010 Aug 30Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were randomized to determine the effect of autologous platelet concentrate (APC) on a semitendinosus-gracilis (STG) graft integration and maturation. Patients allocated to receive APC had the product applied to the tibial and femoral tunnels, as well as the intra-articular portion of the graft. Follow-up was conducted at 6 mont...
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