Platelet-rich plasma does not reduce skeletal muscle fibrosis after distraction osteogenesis

Abstract Background Skeletal muscle fibrosis caused by an increase in collagen deposition often occurs after distraction osteogenesis. Although studies are available reporting the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on tissue healing following injury, current findings remain controversial. This st...

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Main Authors: Ichiro Tonogai, Fumio Hayashi, Toshiyuki Iwame, Tomoya Takasago, Tetsuya Matsuura, Koichi Sairyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-018-0143-7