Ortopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Jul 2014
Results of the use of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of delayed union of long bones.
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of delayed union of long bones according to fracture location, the time between the fracture and PRP administration, and the type of surgical fixation. ⋯ 1. PRP is effective in the treatment of delayed union of long bones. 2. The highest incidence of delayed bone union was seen after the treatment of long bone fractures by open reduction and plate fixation whereas the lowest number of such cases was observed in patients treated by closed reduction with intramedullary nail fixation. 3. The mean time between surgical treatment and diagnosis of delayed bone union followed by PRP administration was 4.05 months.