The effect of autologous platelet rich plasma on tenocytes of the human rotator cuff

Abstract Background Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is widely used in rotator cuff repairs but its effect on the healing process is unclear. Several cell culture studies on the effect of allogenic PRP have reported promising results but are not transferable to clinical practice. The aim of the present st...

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Main Authors: Stephan Pauly, Franka Klatte-Schulz, Katharina Stahnke, Markus Scheibel, Britt Wildemann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2339-5