Effect of plasma rich in growth factors on the early phase of healing of surgically severed Achilles tendon in sheep: histological study

Tendon injuries are the most frequent musculoskeletal problems, constituting 30–50% of all sport-related lesions. Efficient handling of early stage tendon injury and healing can accelerate tendon repair as well as improve the quality of newly formed tendons. Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) is a...

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Main Authors: Daniel Aguilar-García, José Andrés Fernández-Sarmiento, María del Mar Granados, Juan Morgaz, Rocío Navarrete, José M. Carrillo, José M. Vilar, Ramón Cugat, Juan Manuel Domínguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Animal Research
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2017.1337017